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Thousands line the street for Arsenal's victory parade | |
(about 1 hour later) | |
Thousands of people have lined the streets of north London to celebrate Arsenal's FA Cup win. | |
An open-top bus parade is due to leave the club's Emirates Stadium at 12:00 BST. | |
The victory secured the Gunners' first trophy in nine years and was the 11th time the club had won the competition. | The victory secured the Gunners' first trophy in nine years and was the 11th time the club had won the competition. |
Arsenal, who started the final as firm favourites, came from two goals down against Hull to win 3-2 in the dramatic match on Saturday. | |
The players will be travelling from the Emirates Stadium to Islington Town Hall, Upper Street and back in two open-top buses. | |
Broadcaster and Arsenal fan Clive Anderson, who was at the parade, told BBC News: "It's been a long time coming and it's great to be back here celebrating. This is a fantastic day." |