Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade29 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on GoogleWinnie AgbonlahorLondonEPAArsenal paraded the Premier League trophy along a roughly five-mile route in north London using four open-top busesHundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans filled north London's streets for a jubilant celebration of the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. Proudly displaying the coveted trophy, the players waved to the crowds from open-top buses as the Gunners travelled a five-mile loop through Islington, circling Emirates Stadium. They were joined by the women's team, who lifted the first-ever Fifa Women's Champions Cup earlier in the season.

The victory parade comes a day after the men's team lost a nail-biting Champions League final against Paris St-Germain in a penalty shootout in Budapest. PA MediaThe Arsenal team drove past fans in open-topped busesCrowds of fans were reaching their arms out towards buses as they travelled along the parade route. Flags were waving with the players hyping up the crowd, occasionally throwing Arsenal scarves out towards the fans.

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Fireworks could be heard along with the deafening sound of the vuvuzelas. 'Best day of my life': Arsenal fans join Premier League trophy paradeJoe, who attended the parade with his young son Trey, told the : "We've been knocking on the door for the last four seasons and we've finally done it. "Joe and his son Trey got front-row spots for Sunday's paradeFollowing the team's European near-miss on Saturday, Trey added: "In the late 2010s, they weren't in the best form, they weren't finishing in the top...

So, it was a struggle. "But now, since 2022, we've been finishing in the Champions League spots. "It feels surreal to come up against such a good team with PSG.

"Theresa, pictured with her family, was among fans celebrating in north LondonAnother fan out celebrating was Theresa, who was born streets away from Arsenal's home ground. She told the : "You could say I've been a fan since I was born. "While she did see Arsenal win the trophy two decades years ago, she said: "it has been a long time since Arsenal has had anything to scream and roar about".

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EPAFans used flares to fill the air with red smoke to match the Arsenal's team colourMichael and Teju were also enjoying the parade. Michael said he'd been "an Arsenal fan since - and Teju as my partner is one by default". He said the club's win was "a dream come true", adding "it's only up from here.

"He said his favourite player at the moment was Myles Lewis-Skelly. Teju said she supported Bukayo Saka - and his partner Tolami Benson, whose outfits she admires. Michael and Teju were part of the celebrations on SundayAnother fan told the : "I had to be here because I waited 22 years for this.

" He said he was only nine years old when Arsenal last won this trophy in the legendary Invincibles season - where they did not lose a single league game.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.