Ex-Newcastle captain says Bruno Guimarães gives Arsenal a clear title edge

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Jamaal Lascelles explains why Bruno Guimaraes is 'perfect' for Arsenal title defence. Newcastle's most influential players during that period and eventually succeeded Lascelles as club captain. Speaking to Sky Sports, Lascelles highlighted Guimaraes' mentality as a quality which could prove particularly valuable to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

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• "I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it," he said following his transfer.
• For Lascelles, however, it is his former team-mate's relentless desire to win that could prove most important as Arsenal pursue another title.
• "For Arsenal, I think if they want to challenge for that back-to-back sort of titles, I think he's a perfect person to sort of go in there because he's such a winner," Lascelles said.
• "His standards are so high, he's fiercely passionate about winning." Lascelles had an opportunity to observe those characteristics closely after playing alongside Guimaraes for several seasons on Tyneside.
• Guimaraes also became the first Newcastle captain in 70 years to lift a major domestic trophy when the Magpies defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the 2025 League Cup final.

What to take from it

Arsenal moved to add that experience to an already strong midfield containing Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Martin Zubimendi. Guimaraes has previously explained that winning further silverware was central to his decision to move to north London. His start to life at Arsenal has provided early evidence of why the Gunners were prepared to make such a significant investment.

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• Lascelles' assessment also underlines the leadership Arsenal have added to their squad as they attempt to defend the title they won last season.
• Guimaraes spent his final campaign at Newcastle as captain and arrived at the Emirates with extensive Premier League experience.
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