Hundreds of thousands of fans lined the streets of north London on Sunday to celebrate Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004. The men's and women's teams paraded through the capital on open-top buses, following a circuit from the Emirates Stadium along Upper Street and Essex Road before returning to the ground.
Declan Rice, who was instrumental in the title win, addressed the crowd, saying: 'Next year, we are coming back for more! Lock in... or get locked out.' The midfielder also reflected on the gruelling season, noting: 'We started in July in Singapore and we're now coming up to July again. We've just played our 63rd game in all competitions. It's been really tough, mentally draining.'
The parade, which lasted over two hours, saw players including Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard celebrating with fans. Havertz, speaking after the Champions League final defeat in Budapest, said: 'We really wanted to win the game. But we can be proud of ourselves and our season. We are Premier League champions.'
The buses made their way past iconic north London landmarks, including Islington Green and the Screen on the Green cinema, before turning into Ashburton Grove and entering the Emirates forecourt. A private party for players, families, and staff followed inside the stadium.
Transport was affected by the event, with reports of a 'trackside fire' and trespassers on the line at Highbury & Islington station, causing delays on north London trains. The party is expected to continue well into the summer.
