Declan Rice warned Arsenal's rivals that the Premier League champions are ready to build a dynasty as hundreds of thousands of fans packed north London for the club’s title parade.
The players waved to the huge crowds from open-top buses, proudly displaying the trophy, as the Gunners travelled a five-mile loop through Islington.
The immediate area around the Emirates Stadium was cordoned off due to safety concerns, fans instead lining the streets to watch Mikel Arteta’s men celebrate a first league title in 22 years.
The victory parade came a day after Arsenal lost the Champions League final against Paris St-Germain in a heartbreaking penalty shootout in Budapest.
Yet, that was put aside on a day marked by its sheer turnout and elated celebrations. Organisers and the Metropolitan Police had previously estimated at least 500,000 fans would attend. That total is understood to have been well surpassed.
Numerous tube stations were also closed to manage capacity.
Rice said: ‘They (rivals) laughed. They are not laughing anymore. I love this team, I love this manager. To see the joy we can give people is crazy. But next year we are coming back for more. Lock in or get locked out.’
Mikel Arteta gave a short speech to fans, saying: ‘On behalf of the team, this is just amazing to witness.
‘You have created this. This is your moment to make sure that we all enjoy it together. Have a beautiful day. Let’s go Arsenal!’
The Arsenal women’s team were on a separate bus to celebrate their Champions Cup triumph, which they won in February.
The players threw Arsenal scarves out to the crowd, which they hyped up with a megaphone.
Fireworks and flares were let off, with the deafening sound of air horns ringing throughout.
Widbiltz
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The shock of losing UCL trophy should be traumatising you now.
jayaeortz
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Were they really celebrating ?? I don't think so ,The penalty miss was very painful 😢 😫
yupbcoruz
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It was a great season for Arsenal, performed well in all four competitions, 2 finals and the EPL, we shall surely enjoy more progress and glory come 2026/27 season. Arsenal all the way.
Are you happy about the flops and the way you play set pieces? You can support and say you don’t like it. I honestly like ur coach just don’t like the set pieces and asking players to flop. I think he’s too good of a manager to ask for that
yupbcoruz
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It may take Arsenal another 30years to reach the UCL final It will take Arsenal at least 30 years to smell the champion league final
No they will be in contention for years to come. Arteta is using the rules to his advantage. I personally do not like it but he is a pep understudy, judging using the rules as the are written to gain extra points. He is a class manager. Is just going about it in a cheap way for the extra points through the season
yupbcoruz
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Imagine having to lie about the football style you are forced to play. I really feel bad for this guy. I respect he won’t bad mouth his manager but dang it has to be hard
Jozcdelmpz
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upon all the 4 cups they targeted, they won only one?
Yet you targeted just straight 5 wins the whole season but still come short if it somehow
Diaabltyz
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Viwcelmnyz
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Is he stupid , every team is going to get stronger next year and adapt to arsenal’s style of aggressive play from set pieces so if they try to win the same way it won’t work and the referees will be looking closely at them . In Europe Barcelona, real , athletico, Munich , Napoli , inter , Paris are all going to strengthen . Arsenal never dominated England or Europe and they have less chances now , look at Liverpool from Last year and look at them now . Next year if arsenal has a few injuries in midfield they will have trouble getting results and could find themselves fighting for sixth place.
so only arsenal will go weaker ?😂 they got more money this season than those mentioned club so they will buy more players
Viwcelmnyz
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Lol Rice is evil aswear, he has European trophy with west ham, and he is here deceiving this lunatics and consoling them. He is feeling like big boy, cos the likes of Saka and co will be feeling his medals just like Kai too😂😂😂
we cannot hear you in 10th
Viwcelmnyz
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It may take Arsenal another 30years to reach the UCL final It will take Arsenal at least 30 years to smell the champion league final
all you said will happen to your club double in Jesus christ name amen
ScottyC
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All rival supporters just keep your mouth shut because no team in the premier league can stop us next season even if you guys bring back mourinho or sir Alex .f**k u all
😂😂😂. arsenal where involved in 4 cups and only won one and now you think there something special what a joke. oh and f**k you too.
ScottyC
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And how many did you target at the beginning of the season and how many did you end up winning if not celebrating for playing European football next season
and how many cups have arsenal won the last 20 years?
Dapcmostz
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fool rice
wusbmnrsz
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plz b HUMBLE or u will wait another 22 years for next title [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Yaaabclnu
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upon all the 4 cups they targeted, they won only one?
And how many did you target at the beginning of the season and how many did you end up winning if not celebrating for playing European football next season
Weubckpst
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It may take Arsenal another 30years to reach the UCL final It will take Arsenal at least 30 years to smell the champion league final
You are a big fool. Let's watch out
Chima92
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Arsenal the 🤡🤡🤡 of football
CHBOY
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if only we have Declan Rice 3 in that midfield it would have been great it's okay good achievement so far so good 2 finals EPL title we have a balance team we aren't restructuring just keep adding more good players
homacikprs
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It may take Arsenal another 30years to reach the UCL final It will take Arsenal at least 30 years to smell the champion league final
TheSeb
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It was a great season for Arsenal, performed well in all four competitions, 2 finals and the EPL, we shall surely enjoy more progress and glory come 2026/27 season. Arsenal all the way.
kbsarpong
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upon all the 4 cups they targeted, they won only one?
Zuucemos
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Lol Rice is evil aswear, he has European trophy with west ham, and he is here deceiving this lunatics and consoling them. He is feeling like big boy, cos the likes of Saka and co will be feeling his medals just like Kai too😂😂😂
Zuucemos
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Arsenal just lost to psg, and some truncated imbeciles forgot that they are the current Premier league champions.
And an imbecile is here blabing like say they have won it all 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Zuucemos
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some of you guys don't know anything about football, yet you keep on saying all sorts of silly stuff 😜 🤣
Freedom of speech so exercise am well. No be your fault
damik
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Is he stupid , every team is going to get stronger next year and adapt to arsenal’s style of aggressive play from set pieces so if they try to win the same way it won’t work and the referees will be looking closely at them . In Europe Barcelona, real , athletico, Munich , Napoli , inter , Paris are all going to strengthen . Arsenal never dominated England or Europe and they have less chances now , look at Liverpool from Last year and look at them now . Next year if arsenal has a few injuries in midfield they will have trouble getting results and could find themselves fighting for sixth place.
Zuucemos
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All rival supporters just keep your mouth shut because no team in the premier league can stop us next season even if you guys bring back mourinho or sir Alex .f**k u all
Just because you won league you think you have arrived 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Zuucemos
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I think your team started with Arsenal, why can't you even get one cup but dwelling on past Glory. we are talking of today and now. 2nd position is not too bad. 1st and 2nd. what is your team position. Did you know Nothingham forest has collected this Championship 3 times before but who remembers them even they struggle not to be relegated but using your dirty mouth to castigate Arsenal. They did well in all the four Competitions and will have more money than your team. The price of Champions of Europe is not more than 7m pounds. They can collect it next year too
Cry of a devastated fan Continue blabing 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
enosenzowonz
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Well said Declan! Get ready to see you all next season. ⚽️
zimdeiknry
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I think your team started with Arsenal, why can't you even get one cup but dwelling on past Glory. we are talking of today and now. 2nd position is not too bad. 1st and 2nd. what is your team position. Did you know Nothingham forest has collected this Championship 3 times before but who remembers them even they struggle not to be relegated but using your dirty mouth to castigate Arsenal. They did well in all the four Competitions and will have more money than your team. The price of Champions of Europe is not more than 7m pounds. They can collect it next year too
AFervfGd6591
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Lovely’s
ruycdsu
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Wea's the Champions League? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Suukmopz
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hehe they delayed the parade thinking they'll bag the UCL trophy so they cld show off nice nice hehehe
detablrsz
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some of you guys don't know anything about football, yet you keep on saying all sorts of silly stuff 😜 🤣
detablrsz
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All rival supporters just keep your mouth shut because no team in the premier league can stop us next season even if you guys bring back mourinho or sir Alex .f**k u all
bm69
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the champions of Europe
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love your post...very funny.
bm69
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RICE WARNING ARSENAL'S RIVALS??? ANYWAYS, THERE IS FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND OPINION. HAS HE EVER GOT ANY BALLS?? YOU GUYS SAID POINT BLANK THAT YOU WERE GOING TO WIN THE UCL BUT CAME HOME EMPTY HANDED. A WISE MAN WILL NEVER TELL THEIR RIVALS WHAT THEY PLAN AND YOU DON'T CROSS THE BRIDGE BEFORE YOU COME TO IT. LONG LIVE THE EPL!
Hacabdmpry
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the champions of Europe
Danke1
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What is rice talking about. Is this guy aware of the fire premier league is on next season? 🔥😂😅 Chelsea have new manager= Xavi Manchester United have new manager= carrick Liverpool have new manager= Iraola Manchester City have= Enzo Maresca
jekdiknrsu
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rice are you ashamed of your self
Vieaeklmtz
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Don't over celebrate because Arsenal isn't the only team that has won the EPL
fepcdisuy
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Balon door 2026 quel sont les premier jokers qui l'opportinuite de gagne
Bueadikptu
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Tell him Man UTD has revived....
Gun1
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Arsenal just lost to psg, and some truncated imbeciles forgot that they are the current Premier league champions.
Isahia77
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mumu player your mate dey win champions league you dey talk rubbish for mouth