Fans mock Arsenal’s recent change to the Emirates Stadium

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·12. August 2025

Fans mock Arsenal’s recent change to the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal has been just a few goals away from major success in recent seasons, highlighting the fine margins that can separate victory from defeat in elite competitions. The club continues to focus on building a team capable of becoming champions in various tournaments, but success sometimes requires more than just superior football. Small adjustments to a team’s home ground can also influence results by giving the hosts a psychological edge.

Tactical Change to the Emirates Stadium

In this pursuit of fine margins, Arsenal has made a specific change to the Emirates Stadium that they hope will bring them closer to silverware. For years, the players’ tunnel at the ground featured an outer cover, designed to enclose the walkway leading onto the pitch. However, it has been suggested that this structure reduced the noise from the stands reaching players before kick-off. Believing that greater exposure to the stadium atmosphere could increase the intensity of home support and potentially unsettle visiting teams, the manager requested that the outer cover be removed. This adjustment is intended to allow more of the crowd’s energy to filter into the tunnel and onto the pitch.

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According to the Daily Mail, this change was made at the request of the manager, who felt the increased volume and atmosphere could play a role in motivating players and intimidating opponents.

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Mixed Reaction from Supporters

The reaction to this decision has been mixed. While some supporters welcome any effort to enhance the matchday experience and create a more intimidating environment for visiting teams, others have mocked the change, expressing scepticism that such a minor alteration could significantly impact results. Rival fans have also seized the opportunity to make light of the adjustment, pointing to the club’s recent lack of trophies as evidence that more substantial improvements may be required.

Despite the criticism, the club’s management remains confident in the approach, trusting that these marginal gains can combine with on-pitch performance to deliver the success the fans crave. Arsenal’s focus is on leaving no stone unturned in their quest for silverware, and while rival supporters may continue to scoff at the decision, the belief within the club is that such measures could contribute to narrowing the gap between near misses and lifting trophies.

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