Arsene Wenger believes the time has come for Arsenal to dominate English football following their first Premier League title for 22 years.The Gunners lifted the trophy last Sunday, with Mikel Artetas team becoming the first Arsenal side since Wengers 2003-04 Invincibles to do so. And they will head into next season with questions surrounding their rivals. Manchester City will be transitioning to a new era following Pep Guardiolas departure, with Enzo Maresca expected to replace him. It remains to be seen if Manchester United can continue to ascend under Michael Carrick, while Liverpool took a step backwards in Arne Slots second season in charge. Xabi Alonso will lead a Chelsea side that limped to a 10th-placed finish in 2025-26, with the Blues seemingly a long way from mounting a serious challenge.The immediate focus for Arsenal is Saturdays Champions League final with holders Paris Saint-Germain as they attempt to win European footballs biggest prize for the first time.But Wenger is excited for what the future could hold for Artetas men on the domestic stage. Table of ContentsGunners set up to dominate domesticallyWenger: I would bet on ArsenalGunners set up to dominate domesticallyArsenal won three Premier League titles under Wenger during his storied tenure, which stretched from 1996 to 2018.And he is hopeful that more glory is on the horizon in the coming years for the North London club under Arteta.I feel the club deserves it, this season deserves it and the consistency of the team deserves it, Wenger told UEFA when asked what a Champions League triumph would mean to Arsenal.When I arrived at Arsenal, the club had very little Champions League history. Then we had 20 consecutive years of qualification, and now the crown of that history would be to become champions.I think Arsenal have slowly built a history that now allows them to win it. I also feel the time has come for Arsenal to dominate the Premier League consistently. Im very keen to see Arsenal play in the final and Im convinced we will have a great game.Wenger: I would bet on ArsenalWengers 10-man Arsenal side lost the 2006 Champions League final 2-1 to Barcelona, with Samuel Etoo equalising for the Blaugrana in the 76th minute before Juliano Belletti scored the winner four minutes later.The Gunners have not lost in the Champions League this season, but are the underdogs against the defending champions, who came through a scintillating semi-final with Bayern Munich to seal a place in the Puskas Arena showpiece.But Wenger, who enjoyed a storied tenure as Arsenal boss that stretched from 1996 to 2018, sees the clash differently.I want this trophy to go to Emirates Stadium because its missing there, Wenger told UEFA. We touched it before we were 13 minutes away from winning it so you want it to happen this time.Ive always said that you work in a club to make sure its in a good position to continue to progress. Overall, I believe this is a stage where we can grab it. I still believe its 50/50 in the final, and if I had to bet, I would bet on Arsenal more than on Paris Saint-Germain.A final is a final. The most important thing is that your team is not inhibited or impressed by the occasion and continues to focus on what it does well. This Arsenal teams main strength is their ability to keep a clean sheet, and in a final that is very important.Then you have to be ecient. Your moment will come in the game and you have to be ruthless. Paris Saint-Germain have huge attacking potential, but Arsenal also have individual quality and are very strong on set pieces, which can have a huge influence in a final. Once you are 10 up, everything starts to play to your strengths when you are strong defensively. Arsenal can always be dangerous. Topics Arsenal F.C. Champions League Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Champions League final 2026: What time The Killers are playing as band promise epic football show launched by David Beckham advert Ben Miller 29th May, 2026 Champions League final 2026 predictions: From Wenger to Pirlo, football greats verdicts on PSG vs Arsenal as Premier League boss calls holders best team in world Ben Miller 29th May, 2026 Liverpool left with big headache as Konate set for departure Nicholas McGee 29th May, 2026 Manchester United pre season tour 2026: Full fixtures, confirmed opponents including Leeds, PSG, Atletico Madrid, Wrexham as Premier League giants prepare for 2026/27 season Ben Miller 28th May, 2026 Arsenal boss Arteta pays tribute to wife Lorena ahead of Champions League final: She deserves this more than anyone Jon Fisher 28th May, 2026 Gordon to Barcelona: Why are LaLiga champions pushing for Newcastle winger with Rashford option on the table? Nicholas McGee 28th May, 2026
