🚨 BREAKING NEWS: “I believe Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy next season—yes, ahead of both Liverpool and Man City! But for that to happen, Arteta must fix TWO key issues,” says Ancelotti, throwing his full support behind the Arsenal boss. The legendary coach outlines the exact moves Arteta must make to lead the Gunners to glory and spare their fans more heartbreak and banter.

Veteran tactician and Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has sparked conversations across the footballing world after boldly tipping Arsenal to claim the Premier League crown in the upcoming 2025/26 season. In a prediction that raised eyebrows, the Italian legend placed the Gunners ahead of juggernauts like Manchester City and Liverpool, declaring his admiration for the project under Mikel Arteta — but with a catch. There are, he warned, two crucial areas that must be addressed if Arsenal are to rise above ridicule and into glory.

 

Ancelotti spoke at a high-profile football summit where he praised the evolution of Arsenal’s squad and tactical approach under Arteta. He described the rebuild as one of the most exciting in the English game and stressed that the north London club is on the cusp of greatness. “They’re knocking on the door,” he said. “But two very specific issues must be tackled if they want to break it down and lift the title.”

 

Though he didn’t downplay the threat of City or Liverpool, Ancelotti highlighted Arsenal’s advantage in youthful dynamism paired with developing tactical discipline. He believes these attributes, if honed correctly, could give the Gunners the edge they need in a league that demands mental steel as much as flair and finesse. However, he also hinted that past seasons showed they still lack the bite when the heat is highest.

 

The first concern he raised was leadership—or rather, the absence of it in crucial moments. Arsenal, despite a strong showing last season, faltered in matches where a cool head was most needed, particularly against stubborn mid-table sides or during the title run-in. Ancelotti suggested the squad needs an experienced midfielder with the gravitas to lead during crunch time and help younger players steady the ship under pressure.

 

Next on his list was the need for a lethal striker—someone capable of consistently finishing chances and putting games to bed. While Arsenal has experimented with forwards like Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, Ancelotti questioned their ability to deliver the 25+ goals a title-winning side needs. “A true No. 9,” he said, “doesn’t hesitate—he thrives when the stakes are highest.” Without this kind of consistent firepower, Ancelotti believes Arsenal may once again fall heartbreakingly short.

 

His remarks have lit up social media, with Arsenal fans both buzzing with optimism and nodding in agreement at the identified flaws. Interestingly, Ancelotti’s comments sync up with whispers that the club is targeting both a veteran midfield leader and a proven goal scorer in the transfer market—moves that could very well be the missing pieces to their puzzle.

 

The last campaign saw Arsenal sitting pretty atop the table for much of the season, only to be outpaced by City’s relentless late surge. Arteta received praise for instilling discipline and identity, but critics flagged his squad’s lack of flexibility and depth. Ancelotti, however, thinks the young Spanish manager has matured and now understands the terrain well enough to avoid the same pitfalls.

 

He even shared that he’s “genuinely rooting for Arteta,” reflecting on how Arteta’s coaching journey echoes his own. According to Ancelotti, this isn’t just about winning games—it’s about building a legacy, a philosophy that will shape the club’s culture long after the trophies are lifted. With Klopp’s exit shaking up Liverpool and City possibly running low on steam after years of dominance, he believes the stars might just align for Arsenal—if they move quickly and wisely.

 

Ancelotti’s bold prophecy has injected a fresh wave of belief into the Arsenal faithful. Whether the Gunners seize this golden chance or once again fall prey to their old demons now depends on what happens next—and how seriously Arteta takes the words of one of football’s most decorated minds.