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Arsenal dominate London Football Awards

Recognition for Mikel Arteta, Declan Rice, David Raya and Alessia Russo highlights the club’s influence across the capital this season.

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans as Bukayo Saka of Arsenal reacts following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal at Amex Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Arsenal dominated the 2026 London Football Awards, with the club recognised across the men’s and women’s teams as well as off the pitch.

Mikel Arteta was named Manager of the Year after guiding Arsenal to the top of the Premier League and reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009.

Declan Rice collected the Premier League Player of the Year award. The midfielder was presented with the prize by former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Declan Rice of Arsenal gets away from Conor Gallagher of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

David Raya was named Goalkeeper of the Year, securing the award for the second successive season.

There was further recognition for Arsenal’s women’s side as Alessia Russo won the Women’s Super League Player of the Year award after an outstanding season leading the line under Renee Slegers.

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Alessia Russo of Arsenal reacts during the Subway Women's League Cup Semi Final match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Mangata Pay UK Stadium on January 21, 2026 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images

The evening also saw Ebere Eze collect the inaugural PFA Men’s Player in the Community Champion award for his work through the Eze Foundation.

Held at Exhibition White City in west London, the ceremony reflected Arsenal’s current position across the capital, with the club leading the Premier League, well represented across the awards and recognised for its work on and off the pitch.

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