Arsenal set aside loss to PSG with bus parade celebrating Premier League crown

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LONDON — Thousands of Arsenal fans put their pain at missing out on European glory to one side Sunday as the club celebrated its first Premier League title since 2004 with a parade in London.

Reams of Gunners supporters lined streets in the north of Britain's capital to watch their heroes show off the Premier League trophy from the upper deck of an open-top bus.

Arsenal supporters cheer their team as it passes during the victory parade for Arsenal's men team's Premier League title victory, around the streets near to the Emirates Stadium, in London, on May 31, 2026. It is the first Premier League title for the North London team since the 2003-04 season

Decked out in the club's famous red-and-white colours, the fans chanted, cheered, waved flags and set off flares as they revelled in being champions of England for the first time in 22 years.

Some climbed trees, roofs and traffic lights in the hope of catching a glimpse of Mikel Arteta's side.

Arsenal were confirmed Premier League champions on 19 May when second-placed Manchester City drew at Bournemouth.

They had been hoping for a double celebration by following up the league success with a first Champions League trophy in the club's 140-year history.

But the English giants suffered heartbreak in Budapest on Saturday by losing on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain as the French club were crowned European champions for the second season running.

Arsenal supporters wait for the start of a parade along the route to celebrate Arsenal's men team's Premier League title during celebrations outside the Emirates Stadium in London on May 31, 2026. It is the first Premier League title for the North London team since the 2003-04 season.

Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missed penalties in the shoot-out after the match finished 1-1 after extra time.

Kai Havertz had fired Arsenal into an early lead before Ousmane Dembele equalised from the spot for the French side in the second half.

Arsenal's Premier League title came after the club finished runners-up in the league for the previous three seasons.

The parade started shortly after 2:00 pm (1300 GMT) and was due to take two hours to complete a nine-kilometre (5.6-mile) route close to the club's Emirates Stadium in the area of Islington.

Four buses formed part of the celebration, including one carrying Arsenal Women, who won the inaugural Women's Champions Cup in February.

Arsenal supporters light flares as they wait for the start of the parade along the route to celebrate Arsenal's men team's Premier League title during celebrations outside the Emirates Stadium in London on May 31, 2026. It is the first Premier League title for the North London team since the 2003-04 season.