5 Things You Missed From Arsenal's Premier League Title Parade — The Moments That Defined a Historic Day

By CM NEWS Sports Desk | June 1, 2026

Arsenal Football Club's Premier League title parade through the streets of North London on Sunday, May 31, 2026 was a historic occasion 22 years in the making — and the players, staff, and supporters made absolutely sure it was one to remember. The Gunners finished the season on 85 points, seven clear of second-placed Manchester City, securing their first league title since the famous Invincibles campaign of 2003-04. [Yahoo Sports]

Hundreds of thousands of fans packed the streets around the Emirates Stadium to witness the open-top bus parade, and the celebration delivered moments of joy, humour, and raw emotion in equal measure. While the major highlights were widely shared, several unforgettable scenes risked flying under the radar. Here are five things you may have missed.

1 — Ben White Catches and Eats a Burger Mid-Parade — Then Replies to the Brand on Instagram**

Ben White has always marched to the beat of his own drum, and Arsenal's title parade was no different. In what quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the entire day, the Arsenal right-back casually caught a burger thrown up to the open-top bus by a fan — and proceeded to eat it with the composure of a man completely unbothered by the occasion.

But White did not stop there. In a moment that sent social media into a frenzy, the defender took to Instagram to comment on a post by the burger brand, writing "F\*\*\*ing unbelievable" — a response that the brand promptly pinned, clearly delighted by the unexpected endorsement from a newly crowned Premier League champion.

The exchange perfectly encapsulated White's personality: deadpan, irreverent, and entirely himself even in the middle of the biggest celebration of his professional career.

2 — Arsenal Chairman Josh Kroenke's Iconic "Step Brothers" T-Shirt

Amidst the trophy-lifting and champagne-soaked celebrations on the bus, Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke made a fashion choice that stopped fans in their tracks. Kroenke appeared wearing a custom t-shirt featuring a "Step Brothers"-style portrait of centre-back partners Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba — the two Brazilian and French defenders who formed one of the most dominant centre-back partnerships in Premier League history this season.

The image went viral within minutes. Both Gabriel and Saliba were pictured beside Kroenke on the bus, all three pointing at the shirt in delight, with the Premier League trophy held aloft above them. It was a moment of genuine warmth and humour from the club's ownership — and one that resonated with fans far beyond North London.

3 — Arsenal Fans Hit Back at Liverpool's "Bridesmaid" Banner With Perfect Timing

Those with long memories will recall the banner that Liverpool supporters unveiled aimed at Arsenal during the 2024-25 Premier League season — depicting Mikel Arteta dressed as a bridesmaid, with the words "Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Bride." It was a ruthless piece of fan creativity that cut deep at the time, given Arsenal's repeated near-misses in the title race.

On Sunday, the Gunners faithful served their response. A giant banner appeared along the parade route asking simply: "Who's the Bridesmaid Now?" — accompanied by an image of Arteta in a wedding suit, holding the Premier League trophy, flanked by two crying figures.

The symmetry was flawless. After years of heartbreak, Arsenal fans chose not to let the moment pass without settling the score — and the whole of football took notice.

4 — Myles Lewis-Skelly Almost in Tears Watching It All Unfold

Perhaps the most genuinely moving moment of the entire day came from one of Arsenal's youngest stars. Myles Lewis-Skelly, the teenage academy graduate who has broken into Mikel Arteta's first team with a series of impressive performances this season, was photographed on the parade bus visibly overwhelmed — draped in an Arsenal flag, eyes glistening, taking in the enormity of what he was witnessing.

For Lewis-Skelly, this was not just a professional milestone. He is a product of the Arsenal academy, a supporter who grew up dreaming of this moment. Watching hundreds of thousands of fans celebrating in the streets below, the emotion clearly hit differently. The image of the young defender almost in tears became one of the defining photographs of Arsenal's title triumph — a reminder of what football, at its core, is truly about.

5 — Ben White Singing "Hincapié Get Your Bum Out" Had Everyone in Stitches

Ben White was the undisputed star of the parade's entertainment value, and he saved his best for last. The defender was filmed at the microphone leading a chant that had nothing to do with Premier League titles — instead serenading teammate Piero Hincapié with a customised, family-unfriendly terrace song, bellowing "Hincapié, get your bum out" to the delight of the crowd below.

The clip spread across social media within seconds, with fans — and reportedly Hincapié himself — finding the moment hilarious. It was a fitting tribute to the lighter side of Arsenal's title-winning squad: a group of players who clearly enjoy each other's company and are not afraid to show it on the biggest stage.

Background: What This Title Means for Arsenal

Arsenal's first league title in 22 years had been building across several near-miss seasons, with the club having plans in place for a potential victory parade in each of the previous three campaigns — all of which ended with them finishing as runners-up. [Yahoo Sports] The weight of that accumulated near-miss experience made Sunday's celebration all the more cathartic for everyone connected with the club.

The title was clinched when Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on May 19, confirming Arsenal as champions with a game to spare. [Yahoo Sports] Manager Mikel Arteta, who has patiently built this squad over several seasons, was at the centre of the celebrations — a fitting reward for one of the most meticulously constructed title campaigns in recent Premier League history.

Conclusion

Arsenal's 2026 Premier League title parade will be remembered for the trophy, for the sea of red and white, and for the outpouring of long-overdue joy from a fanbase that has waited over two decades for this moment. But it will also be remembered for Ben White and his burger, for Josh Kroenke's t-shirt, for a perfectly timed banner comeback, for a young player's tears, and for the kind of human moments that remind you why football matters.

North London is red — and Sunday, the city knew it.

Sources: Arsenal FC, Premier League, The Sporting News, Sky Sports