ARSENAL players celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years by treating every member of the club’s non-playing staff to a lavish night out at a top Mediterranean restaurant in Mayfair.
at the exclusive Bacchanalia in Mayfair, where manager Mikel Arteta, his coaching staff and their families were all in attendance.
Arsenal players enjoyed a brilliant night out with staff of the club in a restaurant in central London Credit: James Curley
Players and staff including workers at the training ground, spent the night dining and reflecting on what has been a hugely successful season Credit: James Curley
SunSport has been told that backroom staff, including workers from Arsenal’s training ground, were also invited along with their loved ones as the club marked a historic achievement in style.
Unlike the initial celebrations when the title was confirmed following Manchester City’s draw with , which involved
Friends of the players were also invited as the venue was effectively closed off to the public to ensure Arsenal stars and their families could celebrate privately and enjoy a memorable evening together.
But Bacchanalia was only the beginning of a special night for the newly-crowned champions.
Later in the evening, some of the players headed to celebrity hotspot Bagatelle in central London to continue the celebrations and unwind after a draining title race.
A number of Arsenal stars reportedly bumped into other Premier League players who were also enjoying nights out after the final day of a remarkable season.
From there, the celebrations moved on to Tape nightclub, one of London’s most exclusive venues, where some Arsenal stars crossed paths with Tottenham players also enjoying the end of the campaign.
Despite the fierce rivalry between the two North London clubs, SunSport was told both sets of players partied together into the early hours of the Bank Holiday morning.
The freshly crowned Premier League stars celebrated till the early morning of the bank holiday Credit: James Curley
There is now a growing feeling around Arsenal that this title win could mark the start of something special under Arteta.
After years of near misses and criticism from rivals, the Spaniard has restored belief at the Emirates and guided the club back to the summit of English football.
Players were said to be emotional during parts of the evening, with many recognising the sacrifices made throughout a gruelling campaign that finally ended with silverware.
Several stars also took time to thank club staff personally during the celebrations, acknowledging the role played behind the scenes in helping Arsenal finally end their long wait for a league crown.
Gunners fans in central London who were lucky to catch the players had autographs signed Credit: James Curley
There were decorations all around Bacchanalia where players took staff to celebrate what has been a remarkable season Credit: James Curley
Sources close to the squad described the atmosphere as “like a family wedding”, with players, coaches and staff all celebrating together long into the night.
Arteta himself is understood to have delivered a short speech during the evening in which he praised the unity within the squad and challenged his players to achieve even more.
The Arsenal boss is convinced this current side can go on to dominate both domestically and in Europe after finally getting over the line in the Premier League.
The Spaniard, who was hoisted aloft by his players at Selhurst Park after ending 22 years of hurt, said: “This shirt represents something else.
Noni Madueke, who appeared to pick up an injury during the game against Crystal Palace, allayed fears by walking normally throughout the night Credit: James Curley
Mikel Arteta has said he’s convinced that the Gunners will add to their Premier League title this season Credit: Alamy
“Now we have the opportunity to create new history in our club. I am convinced we are going to do it.”
Arteta has often been viewed as cocky by rival fans, but he showed a lighter side during the celebrations at Selhurst when he politely refused a bottle of water branded with colours after it was jokingly offered to him by his son.
The Arsenal boss refused to get drawn into petty jibes despite spending much of the run-in hearing suggestions that his side would “bottle” the title race yet again.
Captain also made it clear the players will quickly switch focus back to Europe once the celebrations are over.
He said: “We had a great celebration on Tuesday. The vibes are unreal. Everyone is so happy. But we have another big final in just a week, so we’ll wait to party until after that.
“If we could do it, it would be unreal. We’re living a dream, winning the Premier League and being in a
Arsenal have never won the Champions League in their history, but many inside the club now believe this team has the quality and belief to finally conquer Europe.
And if there is one side capable of stopping PSG’s all-out attacking threat, Arteta’s fearless Gunners believe it could be them.
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