David Raya Sets Arsenal Sights Beyond Their First Title in 22 Years

Arsenal have barely had time to celebrate ending their 22-year Premier League wait, but David Raya is already looking beyond the trophy they finally lifted.

The Spanish goalkeeper has challenged Mikel Arteta's side to turn their historic 2025/26 triumph into the beginning of a sustained period of success, with the Champions League firmly among their ambitions.

Raya wants more than one title

Arsenal finally ended their long wait for the Premier League crown last season, finishing above Manchester City to become champions for the first time since the 2003/04 campaign.

But Raya does not want the achievement to become a one-off.

The goalkeeper says the squad now has the mentality to chase more trophies rather than simply celebrate what has already been achieved.

"“We want to become winners, not just a one-off.”"

That ambition has set the tone for Arsenal's title defence.

Champions League pain still fresh

There is also unfinished business in Europe.

Arsenal came agonisingly close to winning their first Champions League title last season, reaching the final before losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.

For Raya, that disappointment has only increased the desire to go one step further.

The goalkeeper has made it clear that Arsenal want to compete seriously for the Champions League alongside their domestic ambitions.

The challenge now is turning that hunger into silverware.

Arsenal have already sent a warning

The early signs have been encouraging.

Arteta's side opened the new campaign by winning the Community Shield against Manchester City before beginning their Premier League title defence with a convincing 3-0 victory over Coventry City.

That start has immediately raised expectations around the Emirates.

Arsenal are no longer chasing the champions.

They are the champions — and every rival will now be trying to take their crown.

Raya continues to set the standard

Raya's own campaign was also recognised individually.

The goalkeeper won his third consecutive Premier League Golden Glove after recording 19 clean sheets during Arsenal's title-winning season.

His consistency has become an important part of Arteta's side, particularly as Arsenal continue to build around one of the strongest defensive units in the division.

Raya insists, however, that individual recognition means little without collective success.

His focus remains on helping Arsenal win more trophies.

A bigger challenge awaits

The difficulty for Arsenal now is maintaining the standards that finally took them to the summit.

Winning one league title is difficult. Defending it while competing deep into Europe and the domestic cups is another challenge entirely.

Arsenal have strengthened their squad during the summer, giving Arteta more options as he attempts to manage the demands of another long campaign.

Raya believes the group has the confidence required to compete on every front.

“We want all the trophies,” he said, while insisting Arsenal believe they can beat any opponent when performing at their best.

From ending the wait to creating an era

For two decades, Arsenal supporters waited for another Premier League title.

Now the conversation has changed.

The question is no longer whether Arsenal can win the league.

It is whether Arteta's team can build an era of dominance — and whether the Champions League can finally become part of the club's trophy cabinet.

Raya's message suggests the players are not satisfied with simply ending the drought.

Arsenal waited 22 years to become champions again.

David Raya now wants them to make sure they do not have to wait nearly as long for the next one.