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Mikel Arteta has said he wants Arsenal to show even greater ambition after finally winning the Premier League title last season.

The Gunners are set to take on Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City in the Community Shield, with the first silverware of the new season on the line.

With nine clubs making managerial changes during the summer and three new teams coming into the division, Arteta is now the longest-serving manager in the Premier League.

The 44-year-old said the consistency shown by his team has been central to their success so far, but he is now aiming for more after landing that coveted league crown.

“Every club would have their strengths,” Arteta said. “Some because they have won a lot in the last ten years, some because of the squad, some because of the money that they’ve spent.

“We know ours, and ours is related to what we’ve been producing for the last four or five years in a really consistent way, but as well the way that we can be better, and that’s what we are focussing on.

“Sustain that consistency, and you call it stability I think, but I don’t want to be stable, I want to be better and more ambitious, that’s what we want.”

The Spaniard also feels he must keep raising the quality level within his squad if Arsenal are to stay right at the summit of English football.

“Well, with a few managers as well and some new ones coming to the league that are exceptional as well. So, we know. I think this league is full of incredible managers, so challenging every week to prepare games against them.

“So, that will elevate our level, my level for sure, and try to be better.”