Slot and Enrique Praise Arsenal‘s Defensive Strength Ahead of Title Win

Before the title was decided, Slot had already backed Arsenal to come out on top.

He said: “The team that is going to win the league, at least I assume, I think Arsenal is going to win the league.”

That was not just a throwaway line. Slot explained his reasoning in more detail.

He pointed out how well Arsenal defend in a low block when needed, saying: “There are large spells in a game where they have to defend in a low block, and they do that really well.”

Slot added that this was “one of the reasons why they will go on to win the league.”

It was not just about ability. It was about the maturity and control Arsenal had shown, particularly without the ball.

Luis Enrique Spotted the Same Arsenal Strength Before PSG Final

Luis Enrique praised the way Arteta’s side had evolved before PSG faced Arsenal in the Champions League final.

He also highlighted the same quality Slot had noticed. Arsenal were just as effective without the ball as they were with it.

Luis Enrique went as far as to call them “the best team in Europe without any doubt” when out of possession.

Both managers were pointing to the same shift in how Arsenal approached games.

This was not just a team built to play attractive football. It was one that could win in different ways.

Arsenal’s Title Win Was Built on Defensive Strength

Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after a season built on control, patience and defensive strength.

The Premier League also confirmed they had ended their 22-year wait for the title.

With one game remaining, they had scored 69 goals and conceded just 26.

That was the lowest number of goals Arsenal had allowed in a Premier League season under Arteta.

In previous title-challenge seasons, Arsenal had conceded 43 goals in 2022-23, 29 in 2023-24 and 34 in 2024-25.

This season’s total showed clear progress in that area.

That defensive record reflected a team that had learned to manage games better, even when they were not at their best.

Arsenal were not just more cautious. They were more adaptable.

They could press high, sit deep and handle difficult spells without losing their shape.

That is what both Slot and Enrique recognised. Arsenal became champions not by adding more flair, but by becoming harder to break down and more comfortable without having to control every moment.

That is why this title felt different. Arsenal did not just end a long wait, they did it in a way that showed real growth and maturity.