The team set off from the
Emirates Stadium under sunny skies and made its way toward Islington Town Hall
on Sunday, stopping regularly to thank the chanting fans packed on both sides
of the
route before returning to the club's home ground.
"It's been nine years now,
we've waited a long time for this," Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said.
route before returning to the club's home ground.
Arsenal beat Hull 3-2 on Saturday
to secure its 11th FA Cup win overall, tying Manchester United's record.
"We've worked hard and the
manager has worked hard but most of all this is for the fans who fill the
stadium every week. This one is for them."
Arsenal recovered from 2-0 down,
with goals from Santi Cazorla, Laurent Koscielny and Aaron Ramsey securing a
fifth FA Cup trophy in Arsene Wenger's 18-year reign.
The Frenchman's contract is due
to expire at the end of the season but he has expressed his desire to see it
renewed.
"We had to fight very hard
but this group of players have shown great mental strength through the whole
season," Wenger added in a tribute to his players.
"They've gone through some
difficult times and they've always recovered, responded and I think the club
can be very proud about what they've achieved this season."
Arsenal chief executive Ivan
Gazidis insisted the club should not rest on its laurels after winning the cup
and is hopeful the victory will mark the beginning of a successful era.
"We have a good platform to
build on, today's a great day for us to celebrate and we should do that as the
Arsenal family," he told the club website.
"But tomorrow we start work
again and we've got to use this to progress the club, to take it forward."
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