22 Years The Inside Story of Arsenal’s Title-Winning Season
By Isaan Khan
They were labelled ‘bottlers’. Season after season, they skirted tantalisingly close to triumph without ever quite making good on their promise. But as Declan Rice asserted after a potentially season-defining defeat to Manchester City: ‘It’s not done.’
Now Arsenal are Premier League champions after twenty-two long years – and this is the exclusive story of how Mikel Arteta finally transformed the Gunners into winners.
With unparalleled insider access and exclusive interviews with some of the club’s most influential figures, 22 Years reveals the full story of the 2025–26 season. Written by the Daily Mail’s award-winning Arsenal correspondent Isaan Khan, the book reveals how Arteta got the club over the line after more than six long years full of toil and setbacks.
Khan covered the club day-to-day over this tumultuous and historic season. He witnessed the club’s efforts both on and off the field, keeping a keen eye on the pioneering manager at the centre of it all. For the very first time, he lays bare the nuances of Arteta’s leadership, from discarding big egos early on in his reign and privately dealing with fan unrest to talks with co-chair Josh Kroenke and the hidden moments with his players behind closed doors.
Here is the definitive account of a tenure that returned Arsenal to the summit of world football, from nearly-men to champions. Authoritative and packed with detail from key sources, 22 Years takes readers inside the Emirates like never before.
Reviews
“This is a compelling behind-the-scenes story of Arsenal’s first title win for a generation. Written by a reporter who was there every step of the way with the team, it is distinguished by an attention to detail and a talent for observation that takes the reader to the heart of the drama.”
Oliver Holt, Daily Mail, chief sports writer
“Isaan Khan delivers anecdotes and nuggets from behind the scenes; he’s also there for every game and every press conference, following the club day-in and day-out. What makes Isaan’s insight brilliant is that he always looks for something different and away from the norm. That’s why this is a must-read. It’s about the untold stories in Arsenal’s remarkable season.”
John Cross, Daily Mirror, chief football writer
“Insightful, well sourced and expertly told, 22 Years takes readers inside Arsenal’s long-awaited return to Premier League glory. Isaan Khan’s close-up coverage of Mikel Arteta’s side makes this a fascinating account of the club’s journey back to the summit.”
Dharmesh Sheth, Sky Sports, presenter and reporter
“A detailed account of Arsenal’s winning season, written by a talented reporter.”
Matt Lawton, The Times, chief sports correspondent
“An extremely detailed story of the season from a writer who followed Arsenal every step of the way.”
Amy Lawrence, author of 89 and Invincible: Inside Arsenal's Unbeaten 2003–2004 Season
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