Arsenal’s Premier League title celebrations carried on deep into the night on Sunday, with some Tottenham stars risking backlash from fans after joining the party alongside their bitter north London rivals.
Following Arsenal’s historic triumph, Mikel Arteta’s squad kicked off a huge night of celebrations in London after finally ending the club’s long wait for the Premier League crown.
According to The Sun, the players initially treated non-playing staff and their families to a lavish evening at luxury Mediterranean restaurant Bacchanalia in Mayfair.
Arteta, members of his coaching team and several players’ loved ones were all present as Arsenal marked the achievement in style after a gruelling title race.
Club staff from Arsenal’s training ground were also invited as part of what insiders described as a hugely inclusive celebration.
Unlike the more private gathering that followed Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth, which mathematically sealed the title, this celebration involved far more members of the wider club operation.
Friends of players were also invited, with the venue effectively shut off to the public to allow Arsenal’s stars to celebrate behind closed doors.
But the night did not stop there.
Arsenal’s Premier League title celebrations carried on deep into the night on Sunday, with some Tottenham stars risking backlash from fans after joining the party alongside their bitter north London rivals
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Arsenal players celebrate their Premier League title at Selhurst Park on Sunday
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Later in the evening, several Arsenal players headed to celebrity hotspot Bagatelle in central London before continuing the celebrations at exclusive nightclub Tape.
It was there that some Arsenal stars reportedly came face-to-face with Tottenham players also enjoying nights out following the final day of the season.
Despite one of football’s fiercest rivalries, it's claimed players from both clubs partied together into the early hours of the Bank Holiday morning.
The scenes are unlikely to go down well with sections of Tottenham supporters following Arsenal’s title success.
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The Spaniard has transformed the mood around the Emirates and guided Arsenal back to the top of English football for the first time since the days of Arsene Wenger back in 2004.
Players were said to be emotional throughout the evening, with many reflecting on the sacrifices made during a draining campaign that finally delivered silverware.
Several stars also personally thanked members of staff during the celebrations for their work behind the scenes across the season.
One source close to the squad described the atmosphere as “like a family wedding”, with players, coaches and club employees all celebrating side-by-side.
Arteta also addressed the room during the night, praising the togetherness within the squad while challenging his players to achieve even more in the years ahead.
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The Arsenal manager believes this current group can now compete consistently for major honours both in England and Europe.
Speaking after Arsenal secured the title, Arteta said: “This shirt represents something else.
“Now we have the opportunity to create new history in our club. I am convinced we are going to do it.”
The Spaniard also showed his lighter side during post-match celebrations at Selhurst Park after jokingly refusing a bottle of water carrying Manchester City colours when it was offered to him by his son.
Arteta has faced repeated taunts from rival fans during the title race, with many predicting Arsenal would “bottle” the Premier League again.
The Gunners face PSG in the Champions League final on Saturday night (5pm).