Arsenal fans massed on the team's Emirates Stadium tonight after their team won the FA Cup final - ignoring social distancing rules to party in the streets. 

The match had opened to unreal scenes - as the coronavirus pandemic forced multi-million-selling pop star Emile Sande to sing to no-one from the top of the empty stadium.

In a bizarre moment in footballing history the musician performed Abide With Me from Wembley's rooftop ahead of the match between Arsenal and Chelsea.




Flare for football: fireworks were let off outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium after the win





Arsenal fans watch the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Boxpark in Wembley





The musician was beamed out on a big screen inside the cavernous empty stadium





The empty stadium was the grounds for the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Arsenal

One viewer said: 'If anyone was unsure about how much the pandemic has changed the world, they certainly hadn't by the time the game started.' 

Arsenal's win sparked celebratory scenes outside their Emirates Stadium as fans massed outside to mark the triumph.

One, dressed in the team's top, was hoisted on the shoulders of other supporters as flares were set off in jublilation.




One viewer said: 'If anyone was unsure about how much the pandemic has changed the world, dark web they certainly hadn't by the time the game started'. Arsenal fans are seen watching the game

It comes after Liverpool fans were criticised for crowding in the city after the Reds won the Premier League title last month.




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Leeds United supporters were also chided over their lack of social distancing when their team sealed a return to the top tier of football.

The Whites also had to defend themselves after a bus parked outside Elland Road which had the players on top showing off the title trophy a week later attracted further masses of people. 




Leeds United fans massed after the club put on a bus for their players to lift the title trophy





Liverpool fans celebrating outside Anfield after winning the Premier League



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