Tim Sherwood believes winning the Premier League title has given Arsenal a significant boost in confidence, allowing them to play with less pressure and greater swagger.
The Gunners were finally crowned kings of England after a 22-year drought, having come close to achieving the feat over several seasons before securing the title.
Arsenal Have Gained Belief
The men at the Emirates have done their best to maintain a superb standard since the 2022/2023 season, finishing at least second in each of those campaigns.
When Liverpool won the title in the summer of 2025, Arsenal were mocked by their rivals after Arne Slot achieved the feat in his first season at the club.
The Gunners then pushed on and finally won the title ahead of Manchester City last term, and they will now look to retain the crown by the end of this term.
Sherwood believes that securing the league title has changed the mentality within the Arsenal squad, giving the players greater belief after years of falling short when competing for the biggest prize.
Speaking about their prospects, Sherwood said via the Metro:
‘I think Arsenal are still the team to beat.
‘What was missing over the last three years was them to actually get over the line and win it and have that swagger of knowing they’ve done it and not that pressure.’
Arsenal Can Challenge Again
The confidence gained from finally winning the Premier League could prove important as Arsenal attempt to defend their title. Having experienced the feeling of getting over the line, the players can now approach another title challenge with greater belief.
There is also the expectation that comes with being champions, but Sherwood’s comments suggest that Arsenal can use their success to handle that pressure more effectively. Their previous campaigns have shown that they can consistently compete at the highest level.
This Arsenal team is one of the best they have assembled, and they genuinely could make it happen again by winning the league. Retaining the Premier League title would further underline the progress they have made and demonstrate that their previous success was not a one-off achievement.
For now, Arsenal remain in a strong position to challenge for another title, with their newfound confidence potentially giving them the swagger Sherwood believes was missing during the previous three years.
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Nice to hear that from a Spurs man.
…and Arsenal supporter.
Is he?
Yep, man and boy!
I hope he’s right. As well as we did to win the League last season, it was a hard watch a lot of the time. Hopefully that often talked about handbrake can be let off a little bit this coming season.
‘the cautious side of DEREK’?
Amba,
I see you’ve been reading some of my previous posts. 😂
Deffo DEREK. Just to remind you
Talked about by the media and fans Derek- seems it didn’t enter MA’s or the players mind,they just wanted to win!!
Ken1945,
While I want to see us winning, I also want to see us play some entertaining football as well. It can be done, a certain Mr Wenger produced both winning and scintillating sides. Let’s see if Arteta who played in some of those sides can do the same.
Derek, the handbrake had better come off, as I’ve just taken out almost £60 per month in Sky & TNT subscriptions.
Jax,
I hear you and hope for you’re sake that Mr Arteta is reading you’re post to. 😂
Arteta should not listen to this people.
Mourinho they celebrate today as a successful coach did not play with swagger.
He played to win and that’s all you need in a football match, win!
Cynthia,
That’s you’re opinion and I respect it. I don’t agree with it, but I do respect it.👍
But the article is about Tim Sherwood, who did play with something of a “Swagger”.
Yes Winning is all . Playing Good Football Zero. Win Ugly,Win Technically, Win By digging Deep in your Trenches. Just Win.Just Arsenal.
Yes Winning is all . Playing Good Football Zero. Win Ugly,Win Technically, Win By digging Deep in your Trenches. Just Win.Just Arsenal.
Prophet,
I believed you the first time lol.