Bruno Fernandes hails Arsenal's 2025-26 Premier League triumph as 'very strong'
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has praised Arsenal after their 2025-26 Premier League title win, calling the Gunners 'very strong and hard to play against'. Arsenal clinched the league, ending a 22-year drought, and also reached the UEFA Champions League final where they lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties after a 1-1 draw. United finished third, securing Champions League football for the first time since 2023-24.
Fernandes, speaking to The Touchline T, said Arsenal were incredible last season, strong in both the Premier League and Europe, and deserve respect from the whole league. The Gunners's last league triumph came in 2004 under Arsene Wenger, the famous 'Invincibles' season, and their previous UCL final appearance in 2006 ended in a 2-1 loss to Barcelona.
The result shifts the balance of power in English football, with Arsenal now holding both domestic prestige and recent European experience. For rivals, it raises the question of how to close the gap, while United's own top-four finish shows their rebound under Erik ten Hag.
What does Arsenal's resurgence mean for the title race next season, and how should other clubs adjust their ambitions and strategies to compete?