Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has extended his congratulations to Tottenham Hotspur following their Europa League final triumph over Manchester United.
Brennan Johnson scored the decisive goal just before halftime, securing a 1-0 win for Spurs in Bilbao on Wednesday night. The victory marked Tottenham’s first major trophy in 17 years and ensured their qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
In contrast, Arsenal concluded their season without any silverware, maintaining a five-year drought since their last major trophy, the FA Cup.
When asked about Tottenham’s achievement, Arteta told reporters on Thursday:
“I congratulate them. I think they have gone through a season with again a lot of obstacles and difficulties and they have helped them at the end to manage a beautiful moment.
“So you have to congratulate. This is a sport and I am sure they have done everything in their hands to achieve it and they are very happy.”
Arteta’s comments reflect a sense of sportsmanship despite the longstanding rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham.