Arsenal's 5 AM Party: 22-Year Title Drought Ends with Wild Celebrations
Arsenal's 5 AM Party: 22-Year Title Drought Ends with Wild Celebrations
Arsenal are Premier League champions after 22 years! From 5 AM stadium parties to 'bottling' jokes, see how Saka, Rice, and the squad celebrated their historic win in North London.
Arsenal fans have waited 22 long years to say these words: The Gunners are Premier League champions. After two decades of "nearly" moments and finishing as runners-up for three consecutive seasons, the North London side finally reached the summit, and the players didn't waste a single second of their victory lap.
The celebrations spilled over into the early hours of Wednesday morning, with stars like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber pictured outside the Emirates Stadium at 5:00 AM. In a viral clip posted to social media, Timber and Saka were seen at the club’s training ground next to a special Premier League trophy display that was designed to stay dark until the team won. "Light that up," Saka beamed as the trophy glowed bright. "Let me tell you something. Twenty-two years... they’re not laughing anymore."
One of the most talked-about moments came from 19-year-old academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly. Holding a champagne bottle, the young defender poked fun at the critics who have spent years labeling the team as "bottlers" for failing to close out previous title races. "They called us bottlers," he joked. "And now we’re holding the bottle." This sentiment was echoed across the squad, with Eberechi Eze also sharing photos of Arsenal-branded bottles, signaling that the "bottling" narrative has officially been put to rest.
The victory isn't just for the current squad; it’s for the legends who paved the way. Club icon Thierry Henry expressed his relief and joy on Instagram, noting that his children have finally been able to witness the club winning the league. Fellow legend Ian Wright was also spotted joining in the wild celebrations as the realization of the achievement set in.
While the party is in full swing, the work isn't quite done for Mikel Arteta’s men. The team is set to face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest this Saturday. Regardless of that result, the streets of Islington are expected to be packed on Sunday, May 31, for a massive trophy parade starting at 14:00 BST. It’s a new era for Arsenal, and North London is officially red.
