LONDON — Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal supporters filled north London on Sunday, chanting and lighting flares as the club celebrated winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
Players paraded the trophy on an open-top bus through the streets after securing the title with an unassailable lead over Manchester City, who finished seven points behind Mikel Arteta’s side. The triumph ends a long wait for domestic glory and follows three consecutive second-place finishes in recent seasons.
Fans cheered despite Saturday’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, joining fireworks and vuvuzelas in the celebrations. Declan Rice, signed in 2023 for a club-record fee, said the victory answered critics and praised the squad and manager. The Arsenal women’s team, fresh from a FIFA Champions Cup win, also joined in the revelry. Supporters expressed optimism for next season, with many predicting further success in the Champions League.