Thousands of Arsenal supporters filled the streets of North London to celebrate the club’s Premier League title, just hours after the team suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final.
The Gunners ended a 22-year wait for the English league title, an achievement that prompted the club to organize a major championship parade on May 31, 2026. However, the celebrations were mixed with disappointment following their penalty shootout loss to PSG in Budapest the previous night.
In the final, Arsenal took an early lead through Kai Havertz before PSG equalized with a penalty converted by Ousmane Dembélé. After 120 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw, PSG prevailed in the shootout, denying Arsenal their dream of winning a first-ever Champions League title.
Despite the pain of losing the final, Mikel Arteta’s squad returned to London to take part in the Premier League victory parade, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets of Islington to celebrate the club’s historic domestic success.
Arteta stated after the final that the disappointment of defeat should serve as motivation for greater achievements in the future. Captain Martin Ødegaard and midfielder Declan Rice also emphasized that the team has made significant progress this season despite falling short on the European stage.
While the Champions League trophy slipped away, Arsenal supporters still had plenty to celebrate, as the club’s Premier League triumph marked one of the most memorable seasons in recent history and reinforced their return among England’s elite.
