Thousands of Arsenal fans are estimated to have lined the streets of north London for the trophy parade celebrating the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years.
armory Fans turned out in north London on Sunday for a trophy parade celebrating the club’s first Premier League title in 22 years, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reports, undeterred by the team’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain the night before.
Huge crowds gathered along the eight-kilometre route through Islington and surrounding areas, with supporters lining streets including Holloway Road and Upper Street as the procession began.
Officials estimate attendance could reach hundreds of thousands, with some estimates as high as one million.
Arsenal secured the league title after a hard campaign throughout the season, finishing behind rivals Manchester City despite a dip in form towards the end of the season.
After results elsewhere the club confirmed the title and moved them out of touch at the top of the table.
Fans waved flags, chanted and gathered at viewing points hours before the parade began, with parts of the route becoming heavily overcrowded as the event progressed.
The celebration came less than 24 hours after Arsenal were beaten on penalties by France’s PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest, denying them a first-ever European crown.
The parade included several open buses carrying players, coaching staff, the women’s team and community representatives, as well as a music truck leading the procession.
Arsenal also told supporters that fireworks were prohibited on the route.
Police and local authorities implemented road closures and crowd control measures, while spectators were advised to use public transport and expect disruption at nearby stations.
