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In pictures: How Arsenal fans partied through the night as Premier League title win sparks wild 'north London takeover'

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Arsenal fans partied long into the night as they celebrated their team’s first Premier League title in 22 years.

As Manchester City failed to seal the win they needed to stay in the title hunt, thousands took to the street to revel in Mikel Arteta’s side’s triumph into the small hours.

An incredible roar was heard across north London as the final whistle blew.

There were wild scenes of celebration, as fans descended on Emirates Stadium to get the party started.

An Arsenal fan celebrates by poking fun at the ‘bottlers’ tag the team have been in recent seasons (Getty)
An Arsenal fan celebrates by poking fun at the ‘bottlers’ tag the team have been in recent seasons (Getty)
Arsenal fans celebrate at the Emirates Stadium on top of a merchandise stand (PA)
Arsenal fans celebrate at the Emirates Stadium on top of a merchandise stand (PA)

Fireworks were launched, and delirious fans danced in the streets, with many seen crying and embracing strangers in utter jubilation.

Jubilant Arsenal fans celebrate outside the Emirates (Getty)
Jubilant Arsenal fans celebrate outside the Emirates (Getty)
Ian Wright celebrates Arsenal's title win outside the stadium with fans (Instagram)
Ian Wright celebrates Arsenal's title win outside the stadium with fans (Instagram)

There were clouds of red smoke from flares, and Arsenal legends such as Ian Wright and David Seaman were seen joining in the revelry.

One fan was seen clambering onto the roof of a London bus, forcing it to slow to a halt as fans celebrated on the street in raucous scenes.

The Arsenal players were seen celebrating too - with footage released from their training ground of their reaction to draw in Bournemouth.

Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie and Noni Madueke celebrate with other Arsenal stars (Getty)
Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie and Noni Madueke celebrate with other Arsenal stars (Getty)
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes celebrate (Getty)
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes celebrate (Getty)

Taking to social media, Gunners fans from all over the world reacted with delight to the news.

Sir Keir Starmer and actor Hugh Laurie were among the famous Arsenal fans who took to social media to congratulate the team.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan - a Liverpool fan - was also quick to congratulate the Gunners on their achievement.

In a video shared on TikTok, Arsenal players including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were seen outside the Emirates in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after the sun had come up, following an evening of celebrations.

The drama in north London began earlier in the evening as fans gathered to watch Man City play Bournemouth.

At the nearby Tollington Arms pub close to the ground, hundreds gathered to watch the game, hoping that the home side could get the point that would clinch a first title in a generation for the Gunners.

Arsenal fans watch Bournemouth v Manchester City at The Tollington Arms (Getty)
Arsenal fans watch Bournemouth v Manchester City at The Tollington Arms (Getty)
Arsenal fans felt the tension before they could finally celebrate at the final whistle (Getty)
Arsenal fans felt the tension before they could finally celebrate at the final whistle (Getty)

Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy at Selhurst Park on Sunday, having finished as runners-up for three straight seasons.

And the Gunners could yet clinch an historic double, when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on May 30.

A trophy parade will be held in north London the day after the final.

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