Note to self: next time, bring eye sleep mask in case of another 109th minute winner for the home team. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Then take one of the large bridges over the railway line to the stadium. Singing continues all the way out of the ground and on the walk all the way back to the tube. A chance to visit a premier league ground, not my first visit though. In an American Stadium, these might be the most desirable seats since they are closes to the middle of the field ("the 50 . The West Stand began to take shape in 1932 and in time for its grand opening on the 5th of November of that year the club had also talked London Transport into renaming Gillespie Road Underground Station to Arsenal. The upper and lower parts of the stadium feature standard seating. All tickets are available to the general public. Inside the ground it was just as good. Though the old sewer is still visible, there is no trace of the old ground. This menu is keyboard accessible. Advertisement. Excellent view. As we arrived into London earlier than expected, due to good traffic, we decided to take the train and explore Central London for a couple of hours. Arriving at about 6.15, we decided to go straight in to the ground. Added to that, the corporate tier between the lower and upper sections really impacts the atmosphere. I always aim to do the London clubs. Arsenal offer the option to see the Emirates Stadium through a self-guided stadium tour. Arguably the best seats in the house (after the VIP options), the long-side lower tier category tickets offer the best view of the match. I was back at Euston quicker than I'd thought. By 1969, 5,500 Seats had been installed in the West Stands lower tier. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? Still the Emirates Stadium is worth visiting and I would recommend it to anyone. We then got a train to East Croydon and we were back in the house just after 11pm in time to catch most of Match of the Day! My son went without his ticket once and couldn't get back in till I went to his rescue which took about ten minutes to get to him. Where's the best place to sit at emirates stadium? The stadium is the same all the way around so the away section looks the same as everywhere else but the 3 tier design was impressive. In the first half, Arsenal were all over the place. Very simple and hassle free, good journey! Plus the Emirates Stadium is the best away ground I have visited in England. I've been to the Emirates Stadium before, and yes it is a lovely stadium. All gave a sense of foreboding. I follow the Swans with a passion and another league game chalked off. We arrived a few hours before the game. My seat was in block 22 and I was in the second last row (28) which meant that I was not able to see all of the stadium bowl. It's the best club stadium in the country, a smaller version of Wembley. I counted 23 at least all making their way down the M1. 09. Shortside Upper Tier. The Arsenal players sunk to the floor like a team who'd just lost the World Cup at the end. On non-matchdays, Holloway Road station (Piccadilly line) is located closest, but will be closed pre-match and is exit-only after the match. There was no pause in the dull sickly red colour of the entire seating areas. If you take the tube to Arsenal station, then upon your arrival you will find the old Highbury Stadium, the old home of Arsenal. The first phase of renovations include installing new video boards, turnstile ticket readers, and refurbishing the stadium roof and wrap. The shining light of them all was Eddie Nketiah. Very impressive ground. The next change, in the summer of 1935, was to add a cover over the North Bank Terrace which was to include sliding doors at the rear to aid ventilation of the pitch. Both tours include access to the Arsenal museum. It may be a better idea to alight at the next stop on the Piccadilly line which is Arsenal tube station. The facilities here were really good. More nightlife can be found in the Islington area on Upper Street starting south of Highbury & Islington tube station an approximate 15 to 20-minute walk from the stadium. there is a Railway line that runs next to the stadium which I think goes into King's Cross and it would have been a great idea to have built a new Arsenal station as part of the Emirates Stadium complex. The stadium is pleasing on the eye and is as modern as the art deco stands at Highbury would have been in their pomp. Quite simply, the Emirates Stadium is superb! Official: University of Bristol A100 2023 Entry Applicant and Offer Holder thread. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? These seats are located behind each goal (East and West Stands) on the first 2 tiers. A few minutes later McArthur scored our third from a close in header. Things go rapidly downhill in the upper tier. I have been to the Emirates Stadium a few times before with Saints and it's always a good day out. The West Stand itself was nothing ever seen before at a British Football Ground. The New North Bank took over 12 months to complete and was quintessentially an Arsenal stand in its facilities and didnt disappoint with its style and grandeur. You can walk through the stadium at your own pace with the company of an audio guide. The stewards and other staff were very friendly and helpful and had no problems with the crowd standing for the whole game. The Angels will release an additional 5,000 tickets for sale through the team website on Wednesday afternoon. Otherwise the overground train service provides fast connections to suburbia from Highbury and Islington Station. Instead, I walked about 10 minutes towards Highbury and Islington station (served by London Overground and the Victoria Line) which was surprisingly quiet, especially considering that the Victoria Line seemed a lot quicker for getting back to central London compared to the Piccadilly line. It was highlighted as the game of the weekend and it probably lived up to it. Immediately above the club tier there is a small circle consisting of 150 boxes of 10, 12 and 15 seats. Really easy to find by London Underground. (3rd tier of West and East stands). I would suggest any seat in Rows 1 to 7 from Block 133 to 93 (West Stand) or Block 110 to 115 (East). I'm from the U.S. and planning to attend a match in July. This is also subject to Southampton's participation in FA Cup semi-finals. Well done Arsenal Football Club. I would advise taking the extra ten minute walk to Finsbury Park as we got straight on the tube and back into Kings Cross with no issues. Decent alternatives are stations Finsbury Park (Victoria and Piccadilly line) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria line and London overground). By Train: You can take an overground train to Finsbury Park Railway Station from London Kings Cross. So being a new away club to visit (No 60 to be precise) I was looking forward to this from the moment the fixtures were released in June. The information will also be available on the New Stadium section of the Club's website later. Nationalrail.co.uk Check train times and fares. Still they have managed to keep the pitch close to the stands and I have been impressed on my previous visits so was happy to return. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. All Rights Reserved. We went for a couple of pints at the Drayton pub quite near to the 'away' end of the ground. Sunderland fans were as usual at the top of their voices for the majority of the game, but sometimes there needs to be some home fans singing to make a good atmosphere. 0 out of 10. Although the game ended 0-0, I thoroughly enjoyed the match. It looks incredible as you approach it, very modern and of high quality. The Hospitality Lounges include spacious private lounge with top quality hospitality and seats close to the halfway line giving spectacular views of all the action on the pitch. Future renovation plans include completely overhauling the PA system and improving mobile connectivity within the stadium. Both of these features are meant to provide as much airflow and sunlight to the pitch as possible. the Emirates is an excellent away day experience and I would happily return, I highly doubt it will be with my hometown club Mansfield anytime soon! The best seats at Arsenal are those in block 5, it's the lower tier northbank corner directl opposite the away. Afterwards, we went for a walk around Regent Street, before heading back to Green Park to take the tube to Arsenal. My season ticket at The Arsenal, bloody love this seat. Once inside the concourse, I was left a bit disappointed by the size. I always look forward to visiting the Emirates Stadium purely because it is a wonderful-looking ground. In 1964 Arsenal experimented with undersoil heating, which was not successful. One such stadium was Highbury. The other main down-side I noticed was the inadequacy of the men's toilets in the away section. Short-side Upper tier: The cheapest tickets at Old Trafford are located on the Short-side Upper tier category, behind each goal. PDF 13-11-08 San Siro Stadium - DFB 6. The most common of our chants was "Is this the library?". Generally all was okay and the niggles are small ones. He came on to the pitch on 85 minutes, and with his first touch, levelled the tie to 1-1. The atmosphere was strange as for the first game (Lyon v Villereal) there was hardly any noise from the fans, only Arsenal attacking in the second game brought them to life. The lower tier holds 24425 the upper tier 26646 and club level. This small footballing corner of London, steeped in both the old and new feels like its genuinely the home of Arsenal Football club, and that these streets provide the heartbeat of the clubs community. The seats and the views from the bottom and middle tiers are very good and are a far cry from the cold terraces or cramped wooden seats on offer at some stadiums in the lower leagues. 9,000 Watford fans on their feet for the remainder of the game roaring their side on. We arrived back into Mansfield shortly before 1.30am. Our bags were searched and we were frisked before entering the stadium. For some unknown reason the stewards insisted on seeing your ticket to let you back to your seat during the game. From the station it is a 5 minute walk and the stadium and housing that was built with it are easily visible as soon as you turn right out of the station. 111. section. To close a submenu press the escape key. The concourse was not quite spacious enough and we had to squeeze our way through the scrum to get to our seats. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Leeds fans were kept in for about 15 minutes after the game compared to one hour the previous year at Old Trafford, and when we were let out, there was very big crowds queuing for the tube, however no trouble occurred with both fans bantering instead. We walked to Finsbury Park tube station, which must have taken about 20 minutes, and then got the Victoria line all the way down to Victoria Station. The total number of spectators at this level is 2,222. If that sounds like something that appeals then happy days; just be aware that youll have a crowd to battle through. The beers and food were good quality but maybe a touch overpriced. Direct train into London Marleybone. Tracksuits are not allowed in the VIP areas at Old Trafford stadium ground. The state classifies each county into a tier based on its new COVID-19 case rate and test positivity rate. Perfect. Prices are set by sellers and may be above or below face value. Your email address will not be published. Transactions on the site are protected with up to 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer encryption. From the Clock End, to the dug outs to the art deco stands, it was a classy, stylish, stadium. The first thing that struck me about the ground was that it didnt feel as though it held 60,000 fans, it felt smaller. Short-side upper tier block: Shortside Upper Tier 123 only 2 ticket (s) Mobile tickets Other Note: Young Adult (18 to 21) 376.47 Book now Short-side upper tier block: Shortside Upper Tier only 2 ticket (s) Mobile tickets 382.35 Book now Long-side lower tier only 2 ticket (s) Print at Home Other Note: AMAZING SEATS FOR THIS HUGE MATCH 411.76 We took our time leaving and we slowly walked back in the direction of the Arsenal Underground station. Facilities, stewards, and pies just like any other club okay. Otherwise, very impressive! By London Underground: The nearest London Underground tube station to Arsenals Emirates Stadium is Holloway Road on the Piccadilly line. The third tier is even smaller and consists entirely of 150 Executive Boxes around the stadium. How die hard Arsenal fans must long for Highbury.or the atmosphere at other new stadiums like Leicester (best home fans for me) or Swansea. The Emirates is world class. Arsenal showed their class second half and three excellent goals led them to a 3-1 victory. Only sporadic reports of Arsenal fans fighting amongst themselves as in general the Arsenal fans were a generous lot, wishing us well and bemoaning the general lack of fight from their own players. We first drove to Newark which is around 15 miles from Mansfield and took the 4pm train into Kings Cross, arriving there at around 5.30pm. Arsenal Fc Stadium Capacity Row 13 1 ticket. Shortside Upper Tier 122. Whilst the clock End and North Stands have been replaced by sharp looking apartment blocks, the East and West Stand structures remain the red and white exteriors standing proud as a nod to the wonderful history of this beautiful old stadium. Atmosphere was we've come to expect from new grounds. And I'd never visited the Emirates Stadium before so was very much looking forward to this game. my first visit to the Emirates stadium overcame my concerns about moving on from Highbury. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Good game, Nice Ground, Friendly all be it quiet fans! A 1-1 draw so an extremely rare away point from a top-six side. But only a year later in 1936 the Leitch Stand on Avenell Road despite being only 23 years old was showing signs of disrepair and costs to fix it were spiralling so the club decided to replace the stand with something like Ferriers West Stand. Los Angeles and Orange counties began the month in the most restrictive (purple) tier. Amazingly this game finished 1 1 despite the dominance and amount of chances created by Wolves. Open on the 14th of August 1993, the new North Bank costing 14m, with 12,400 seats over two tiers was applauded for its fans concourse and facilities which included a club boutique, games arcade, museum, cocktail bar and bond holders restaurant as well as its external Art Deco styling similar to Ferriers East and West Stands built 60 years previous. However Southampton certainly did not turn up to 'park the bus' and had a good few chances as well. Good sound and quite high. It was the stereotypical (but not typical) rollercoaster of emotions that a football fan feels. Patience is the order of the day! The Galaxy host the New England Revolution on March 27 at Dignity Health Sports Park. There were plenty of burger and hot dog stalls between the station and the stadium. Those seats would be at the front of the upper tier and close to the centre of the pitch. Whilst the crowd was eventually over 60,000, there must have been fewer than 10% of them in their seats fifteen minutes before kick-off! We spoke to some Arsenal fans who said it could be 3 nil or 3 3 the way they were playing just now. I was glad to finally tick off the Emirates, unfortunately, a bit of an underwhelming game. Also, the stewards told you sit down frequently, which can be irritating. Sign In; Popular. The seats seemed very comfortable but the seat numbers are below the seat, which seems daft to me. Banter, but friendly. walk to Finsbury park tube after game as not so much of a queue there. Upper Tier - A View From My Seat One thing which did strike me though was how late the ground filled up. The Bournemouth fans did give their team a good backing, but have to say I was disappointed with the lack of singing from Arsenal in an over 60,000 crowd. All form, no substance. Matchday hospitality. If though you are staying to the final whistle, then you are better off walking to Finsbury Park, rather than wait in the long queues at Arsenal tube. The Emirates is one of the easiest to find in England to be honest. We still enjoyed the day out though. Arsenal v Southampton tickets | Safe and Secure booking (opens in a new tab). I am registered as ambulant disabled with the Palace ticket office and called up on the off chance there may still be tickets available for this Easter Sunday match. Lost contact with all uni mates is it common? Youll find more atmosphere at a morgue, just another off the shelf stadium with fans who seem more interested in the prawn sandwiches and red wine than the football. The stewards were friendly enough, and they even put your ticket in the scanner for you at the turnstiles. Arsenal certainly had the balance of play and the better chances, but they found Fraser Forster in inspired form in the Southampton goal. It is a 5 to 10-minute journey coming from Kings Cross station. Oddly, not all food selections were available when we eventually got inside, and the beer selection was poor I had a Chicken Balti Pie, which was good, and a very watery pint of Tetley's beer in a plastic glass. Some of the food outlets were set up in people's front gardens which looked a bit unusual. A sparse crowd of only 3000 witnessed the last league match v Middlesbrough played at the Manor Ground, ending in a 1-1 draw. The combination of a very narrow, twisting entrance and far too few urinals resulted in queues, yes Queues! Also I'd never been to the Emirates Stadium before and there's no better way to go than with your team. Every street corner was geared towards the big match experience with the smell of fried onions and food and football merchandise vendors tucked into every available space along the route with the crowd growing in numbers on as we approached the stadium. The train was virtually empty when we got on, but by the time we arrived at Arsenal an hour later, it was crammed. His introduction threatens to change the game. Much has been said about the seats at Arsenal and yes they are larger than normal but my knees were still touching the seats in front, so I did have a problem with dead legs during the second game as they have no where to stretch out. Arsenal and Tottenham hate each other. You can almost smell the grass from there as close to the action as you can get. Card Payments are accepted for food and drink inside the stadium. The train journey to the Emirates was simple. As you would expect the pub can get very crowded so try and get there early if possible! Arsenal station is quite old and there is a long tunnel that takes you up to ground level. I travelled on one of the official supporters coaches. TV screens were hanging from the ceiling and they were showing the Everton v Manchester United game which was being shown live on Sky Sports. 75 Drayton Park 806 8067 22 Registered Office: Imperial House, 2nd Floor, 40-42 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XB, Taking a break or withdrawing from your course. Giu 11, 2022 | how to calculate calories per serving in a recipe. Official LSE Undergraduate Applicants thread 2023, Barts and The London (QMUL) Dentistry 2023 Entry, Official University of Birmingham Offer Holders Thread 2023, TSR Community Awards 2022: Feedback and Suggestions. I wasnt expecting much on the pitch but I was looking forward to seeing the Emirates Stadium itself. Fans were hoping for something stylish to match the rest of the ground but were left disappointed as a double row of 53 boxes were plonked above the terrace along with a new roof that covered the boxes and their balconies, and partly, the terrace below, which now had restricted views behind the monstrosity aboves thick concrete stilts. The Emirates is a very beautiful stadium. Buy. The turnstiles were open when we got to the stadium so we entered it without much mooching about outside. The station is at the end of the road. Single Ticket (No Pairs) Best Available Tier Short Side Upper Tier Long Side Upper Tier Short Side Upper Tier (3 or 4 Tickets together) . The Palace fans went wild. There are no hotels right near the Emirates Stadium, but a fair few options further north on Seven Sisters Road near Finsbury Park, which is a 15-minute walk from the stadium. (714) 634-2000. Visitlondon.com Official London city guide. The Emirates is one of the biggest stadiums I have been to, and the pre-match atmosphere in the area felt somewhat similar to the atmosphere before a game at FC Barcelona. I have wanted to get to a game at 'The Emirates' for some years, having passed it several times on the Dundee to Kings Cross train. fine for parking in handicap spot in ohio. There are though lots of merchandise and burger and chip stalls on the brief walk to the stadium. Those seats would be at the front of the upper tier and close to the centre of the pitch. These ticket prices are provided courtesy of www.arsenal.com. Recent results between the two clubs weren't in our favour the bizarre 5-7 at the Madejski, a more recent FA Cup semi-final defeat and the fact that we had lost to Arsenal on all meetings during our all to brief Premiership campaigns. Very easy with no problems on the motorway. 2 tickets. Otherwise, alcohol is available inside the stadium. The usual loud noise from the 8,000 travelling Leeds fans. Alternatively, the club offers guided stadium tours by an Arsenal legend. But a point at Arsenal whilst in a relegation battle is a great one. In my attempt to complete the current 92 it was an excellent opportunity to tick off another ground. My journey was quite straightforward, but I would imagine different from any of the other 3,000 Southampton fans who were at the game. When the draw for the third round of the League Cup was made, it was the one tie I was dreaming of. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The concourse is huge so no issues moving around before or after the game. It's a fantastic place to watch football nevertheless. A couple of Bournemouth supporters we spoke with said they would be happy with a draw. Food: Cheeseburger was 10.80 so I went hungry. click here to open a larger version of the pdf in a new window. The second visit was as an away supporter seated in the visiting section. I'm born and raised in Mansfield so I have always followed my local team however my father grew up in Leicester so I've always followed them closely from a young age. In the second half, a lot of the first team Arsenal players were becoming tired, and Arsene Wenger decided to have a little faith in his youngsters. Emirates Stadium Upload Photos Photos Seating Chart Sections Comments Tags Find Your Section At Emirates Stadium What section are you looking for? Pies were 3.80 but double cheeseburgers were 7. The steak & ale pie was delicious, and my granddaughter said her chicken & mushroom pie was also very good. Like any football fan, I love my football stadiums and the thrill of visiting a new ground. On exiting the station turn right and follow Drayton Park Road around to the left. Website. Upon arrival at the turnstiles, the process was simple. The cheapest thing was a small tube of Pringles at 1.60 and there were also family sized packets of sweets (The ones you get in cinemas which just about serve one person really) at 3.20 and mini donuts at 3.60. Old Trafford stadium was originally built in 1909and was last renovated in 2006. However, although the Emirates Stadium is impressive architecturally, in my opinion it is a massive disappointment.

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