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Ian Wright joins Arsenal fans at Emirates Stadium as thousands celebrate title win

Arsenal fans have descended on the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years

Ian Wright celebrates with supporters at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal take the Premier League title.

Ian Wright is in the middle of the Arsenal celebrations at the Emirates Stadium. (Image: Leon Neal, Getty Images)

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Arsenal supporters have descended upon the Emirates Stadium following their maiden Premier League title win in 22 years. They were joined by club legend Ian Wright.

The Gunners had secured their part of the bargain on Monday night, defeating Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates, before turning their attention to the South Coast, where Manchester City faced Bournemouth. Anything short of a City victory would see Mikel Arteta's men crowned champions.

Eli Junior Kroupi curled the ball into the far corner of Gianluigi Donnarumma's net in the 40th minute to send Arsenal into ecstasy - City salvaged a draw through Erling Haaland, but it wasn't enough for Pep Guardiola's side as Arsenal clinched the championship.

Video footage from the Emirates Stadium rapidly surfaced on social media, showing fans setting off flares to mark their first title success in over two decades.

In one video, recorded outside the Armoury, Arsenal supporters can be seen bouncing arm-in-arm while embracing one another. Meanwhile, in another clip, a flare illuminates the night sky in red as chants of "champions, champions, ole, ole, ole," ring out.

Pictures show club legend Wright joining in the celebrations. The former striker was a key part of the 1997/98 Premier League winning Arsenal squad.

Ian Wright celebrates with supporters at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal take the Premier League title.

Ian Wright has joined in the Arsenal celebrations at the Emirates Stadium. (Image: Leon Neal, Getty Images)

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"Look at how the Arsenal fans are celebrating in front of the Emirates Stadium. That's the joy that has been delayed for years," one supporter shared.

"North London and the Emirates Stadium is rocking," a second said. While a third posted: "It's absolute bedlam at the Emirates Stadium!

"I'm so pleased for our young fans who are experiencing this for the first time. Now everyone at the Emirates knows why it is to be the champions," a fourth posted.

And another added: "Someone teleport me to the Emirates RIGHT NOW!"

Arsenal are set to get their hands on the Premier League trophy this Sunday, when they make the short trip to Selhurst Park for their final-day showdown with Crystal Palace.

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