Arsenal players and fans gathered at Emirates Stadium at 5 a.m. BST on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, to celebrate a Premier League title [1, 2].
The victory ends a long drought for the North London club, marking their first league championship in 22 years [1, 3].
Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Eberechi Eze were among the players spotted at the stadium in the early morning hours [1, 4]. The gathering served as a spontaneous celebration of the club's achievement, bringing together the squad and their supporters outside the venue [1, 2].
Saka expressed the significance of the win for the team and the fanbase. "We’ve waited 22 years for this, it’s unbelievable," Saka said [1]. He also addressed external criticism regarding the victory, adding, "I’m not going to listen to the noise, we’ve earned this," Saka said [1].
Rice highlighted the connection between the team and the crowd during the event. "The fans were amazing, we celebrated together," Rice said [5].
The event occurred during the early hours of the morning, with reports indicating a high volume of supporters and bottles of champagne present as the group marked the milestone [2, 6]. While some reports indicated that club legends also joined the party, other accounts focused primarily on the current squad and the fans [1, 4].
The celebration marks the culmination of a season that returned the trophy to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since the league's modern iteration began two decades ago [1, 3].
“"We’ve waited 22 years for this, it’s unbelievable."”
This title victory represents a major shift in the English football landscape, breaking a 22-year cycle of dominance by other clubs. By reclaiming the Premier League trophy, Arsenal reestablishes itself as a primary power in the league and validates the long-term project implemented by the club's current leadership.
