Former Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper
Arsenal ended a 22-year drought to claim the Premier League crown last season, a campaign that also saw the club reach the Champions League final before falling to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite currently sitting second in the table following a recent loss to Brighton, with
Drawing Parallels to IPL Success
Reflecting on his career with the Mumbai Indians, Tare highlighted the psychological shift that occurs once a team breaks a long trophy drought. Having endured years of banter from Manchester United and Manchester City supporters within the Mumbai dressing room, he noted that the recent title win has finally shifted the bragging rights in his favor.
Speaking to JioStar while attending a promotional tour of the Premier League trophy in Mumbai, Tare emphasized that winning becomes a habit. He pointed to his own experience of winning back-to-back titles in the IPL as evidence that the current Arsenal squad possesses the necessary ingredients to maintain their momentum. He expressed his belief that under Arteta’s leadership, the club is well-positioned to enjoy a period of significant success in the coming years.
A Long-Awaited Triumph
For Tare, the opportunity to see the Premier League trophy in person was a deeply personal moment. He recalled watching the club’s famous 2003-04 'Invincibles' season as a child and admitted that the decades of waiting made last season’s victory feel particularly significant. Standing alongside the trophy, he described the experience as a dream come true and a testament to the patience of the club's global fanbase.
While acknowledging the intense pressure exerted by Manchester City, whom he described as a terrific club, Tare remains steadfast in his prediction. He anticipates a demanding title race throughout the current season but maintains that the Gunners have the resilience to defend their status as champions.
