Pep Guardiola has congratulated Arsenal and Mikel Arteta on clinching the Premier League title.
Manchester City were unable to take the title race into the final day of the season after drawing 1-1 away at Bournemouth on Tuesday night, despite Erling Haaland setting up a grandstand finish with an equaliser in stoppage time.
As a result, the Gunners have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years - and with a game to spare.
Guardiola, though, was quick to show his class after his side’s draw with Bournemouth, sending a congratulatory message to Arteta.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “On behalf of Man City and my team, congratulations to Arsenal, Mikel, all the staff, all the players and the fans for this Premier League. They deserve it.
“I am pretty sure it will be special for him, he put in a lot of effort and work. Congratulations to him.”
The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions. pic.twitter.com/gNnfzesrhP
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 19, 2026
It remains to be seen if Guardiola will be in charge of Man City next season as they bid to reclaim the Premier League title as speculation surrounding his future has dominated the media since Monday night.
Reports claim the Spaniard has decided to step down from his position as manager at the end of the campaign.
Standard Sport understands that former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is in advanced talks with City to replace Guardiola, with an initial three-year deal agreed in principle.
However, Guardiola refused to confirm or deny whether Sunday’s game at home to Aston Villa will be his last after a decade-long tenure.
"Like you understand the first person I have to talk to is my chairman because we decided when the finish the season we will sit and we will talk,” he added.
“Simple as that. And after we will take the decision.”
