Heartbreak in Budapest
Arsenal fell short in the Champions League final, losing 1–1 (4-3 on penalties) to PSG in Budapest on Saturday night. Kai Havertz scored for the second time in a Champions League final, but it wasn't enough, PSG held their nerve from the spot and lifted the trophy. Your team came agonizingly close, but Paris were the better side on the night. (2) (3) (6) (12) (13) (14)
Arteta called an 'angsthaas'
Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen tore into Mikel Arteta in his De Telegraaf column, calling the Arsenal manager an 'angsthaas' (scaredy-cat) and labelling the final 'a drag of a match, 120 minutes you couldn't bear to watch.' Driessen argued Arteta's cautious approach clashed with what fans expect from a side in a European final. (2) (3) (12)
Premier League parade pulls huge crowds
Before the Budapest pain, there was North London joy. Arsenal held their Premier League title parade through the streets, with thousands lining the route to celebrate the club's domestic crown. The champions got the love they deserved. (1) (5)
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Keown: squad needs strengthening
Martin Keown has already turned his attention to the summer, outlining the areas Arsenal need to reinforce after the final defeat. The former defender believes the squad is close but not complete. (7)
Nagelsmann backs Havertz
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann had warm words for Kai Havertz despite the defeat, noting he 'headed away 12 of 14 corners' in the final and expressing excitement about linking up with him ahead of the World Cup. Havertz himself spoke of 'Riesenvorfreude', huge anticipation, for the tournament. (8)
Transfer gossip: Rogers and Olmo linked
Monday's rumor mill brings two names. Arsenal are reportedly battling PSG for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, while Real Madrid are circling Declan Rice. Elsewhere, Barcelona's Dani Olmo is being eyed as a potential Martin Odegaard replacement. Just noise for now, but the summer window is officially open. (9) (11)
Who's heading for the exit?
With the season over, attention turns to the squad clear-out. Several senior Arsenal players are being tipped to leave this summer as Arteta reshapes the group. No names confirmed yet, but expect movement. (4)
Fan reactions
The mood among Arsenal supporters is a strange mix, pride in the Premier League title and parade, but raw pain from Budapest. Reddit is buzzing with gallows humour: one post reminds rivals that Ethan Nwaneri, at 16, has more league titles than Bruno Fernandes, Steven Gerrard, and Spurs combined. Another clip of Ben White cheekily tossing Odegaard's sunglasses into the parade crowd has gone viral, a much-needed laugh after a brutal weekend. See the full thread
