Jake James Harrison

Whatever the weather

[Premier League @premierleague]

🏆 @Arsenal's Premier League trophy parade is under way!

[now.arsenal @now_arsenaI]

🚨The expected turn out at the Arsenal parade is set to reach over 1 million Arsenal fans today.

It’s officially the biggest parade London has ever seen.

The Arsenal fans have done it.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

So close, Arsenal were so close, it’s so cruel, they’ve waited so long, this their 24th attempt to win the European Cup/Champions League, their 240th game in the competition, so many years of hurt going back to 71-72. So near and yet so far, so much heartache now, devastated players and supporters. Down and out for London against Paris.

Arsenal can take pride from Budapest if no trophy. They gave everything. They lived with PS-G, the European champions for two hours. They defended well, ran themselves into the ground in their 63rd game of the season. But that shootout. So cruel. Poor Eze, such an entertainer, so committed to the team and the club, one of the most likeable people in the game. Dragged his kick wide. Eze is a regular taker, took them for Palace and QPR.

Sapping conditions and extra time meant changes meant some of the first penalty picks, Havertz (22 out of 23 converted) Saka, Odegaard, were subbed off. And did David Raya commit early? Worked v Nuno Mendes tbf.

And particularly cruel that it should be poor Gabriel at the death, the sudden death, skying his pen. Gabriel’s been outstanding this season, taking responsibility when Arsenal needed him most in games, superb across two hours against PS-G. He took responsibility when his team needed him most in the shootout, stepping up for the fifth pen.

Pressure on, at the PS-G end, 4-3 down, he had to score but missed. Kudos to Marquinhos for consoling his compatriot. PS-G are great champions, back-to-back, a joy to watch but needing to battle here, in a scrappy final against Arsenal. They dominated possession and, just about, deserved the win. Never a penalty Mendes on Madueke. Vitinha immense. Again.

Those who mock Arsenal will say how fitting that Arsenal’s season decided by dead-balls. Arsenal will use this as further fuel for their fire. They will have to go again. Mikel Arteta’s side have built for this. Quarter-final in 24, semi-final in 25, final in 26. Go again for 27. Make Declan Rice captain, strengthen the squad, and go again. #AFC #PSGARS #UCLfinal

[Jake James Harrison @JakeJamesHa]

@JacobsBen What is it with ex-Man Utd trying to stay relevant…

[Jake James Harrison @JakeJamesHa]

Biggest club in England.

[talkSPORT @talkSPORT]

Wild scenes outside the Emirates Stadium already as Arsenal kick-off their title parade. 🏆🔴

What would you rate their season out of 10? 🤔

[Jake James Harrison @JakeJamesHa]

@ChelseaFC @Arsenal I’ll just leave this here..

[Football on TNT Sports @footballontnt]

Declan Rice’s reaction after losing the Champions League final…

He knows Arsenal will go again 👀

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

‘I could not live without Champagne. In victory I deserve it, in defeat I need it.’ - Sir Winston Churchill.
I definitely needed it after that penalty shoot-out. But as we flew home tonight, I remembered we’re Champions of England.
I love you all @Arsenal ❤️

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

Wow.. these Arsenal parade scenes are astonishing… hundreds of thousands of fans of all creeds, colours, backgrounds coming together in a joyous outpouring of ecstatic celebration on the streets of North London.
Never seen anything like this in our club’s history. Amazing! ❤️

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

REMINDER: Spurs haven’t won the Premier League or First Division, in my 61-year lifetime.

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

To see Spurs and Chelsea fans mocking Arsenal after the seasons they had is beyond parody. We’re the best team in England, and the second best team in Europe. You lot are global laughing stocks.
So pipe down, you wastrels. 🤣

[AFCAMDEN @AFCAMDEN]

Met police confirm this is the largest crowd gathering for a parade in London. Over 1m people estimated so far, potentially up to 1.5m.

[ESPN UK @ESPNUK]

Arsenal's Premier League trophy parade has begun 🔴🏆

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

People are doing what they can to get a decent vantage point during the Arsenal title parade...

[Arsenal Buzz @ArsenalBuzzCom]

📸| Party on the streets of North London 🎉🏆 #afc

[Football on TNT Sports @footballontnt]

Arsenal's Premier League trophy parade is in action 🏆👏

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

"A lot of joy and a lot of celebration."

The Arsenal parade is well underway 🏆

[now.arsenal @now_arsenaI]

London is red. Forever and always. ❤️

[talkSPORT @talkSPORT]

Arsenal fans are out in full force today and have PACKED the streets for their parade. 🤯

Is London red? 🔴👀

[Championship Energy @ChampoEnergy]

I won’t ever forget this hilariously awkward moment.

Neil Warnock thought Neil Warnock’s joke was brilliant.

Steven Gerrard did not.