Joyous Arsenal fans celebrate first Premier League title in 22 years outside the Emirates
Arsenal enjoyed a strong season leading the table for most of it and secured the championship when Manchester City could only manage a 1 1 draw away at Bournemouth.
The squad assembled at their practice facility north of London to follow the game. Footage shared online captured the team members jumping with joy and embracing as the victory was confirmed.
Fans in the capital left bars and homes to assemble near the Emirates Stadium igniting fireworks and flares while repeating Champions! Champions! Ole! Ole! Ole!.
Words fail to capture the feeling. We have waited 22 years for this moment. It is incredible one supporter said to Reuters TV.
Bournemouth helped greatly as they performed excellently. We are worthy champions and these are joyful times.
Former player Ian Wright participated in the festivities outside the ground and fans surrounded him chanting his name.
I was absolutely over the moon Wright who scored 185 goals for the club in the 1990s told Premier League Productions.
It is amazing honestly and this club deserves it. Our fans deserve it all around the world and everybody we deserve this man.
Arsenal conclude their league schedule with a visit to Crystal Palace on Sunday then proceed to meet Paris St Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30.