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Arsenal Win Premier Title and Head to Budapest Final as Guardiola Announces Exit from City

Guardiola's decision to step down at season's end creates an immediate succession task for Manchester City.

Overview

  • Arsenal secured their first top‑flight title in 22 years and will face Paris Saint‑Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest.
  • PSG coach Luis Enrique and Arsenal players highlighted Arsenal's defensive strength and group unity during media day, with Luis Enrique calling Arteta one of the best coaches.
  • Andrea Berta, appointed Arsenal sporting director in March 2025, is widely credited in coverage with reshaping recruitment and culture that supported Mikel Arteta's rapid on‑field turnaround.
  • On May 22 Manchester City announced Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season, said he will take a break from coaching and will move into a City Football Group ambassador role.
  • Enzo Maresca is reported as a leading candidate to succeed Guardiola and Manchester City now face near‑term decisions about leadership, playing style and how they manage the transition.