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On exiting the station turn right and follow Drayton Park Road around to the left. Then take one of the large bridges over the railway line to the stadium. It is then about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Finsbury Park to the stadium.

Drayton Park Station which is situated right by the stadium is closed at weekends. We found that the Arsenal underground had been shut by the police and so had to undertake a fairly long walk to Finsbury Park which was also shut by station staff.

Unless you are team are being stuffed and you are leaving the game a little early, then Arsenal tube station should be fine.

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 station is at the end of the road. The Police also do a good job of controlling the flow of the numbers of fans onto the station. For travelling across London by public transport I recommend planning your journey ahead with the use of the Travel For London Plan your journey website.

These ticket prices are provided courtesy of www. Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur rivalry: When it comes to the biggest derby that takes to the Emirates Stadium pitch it is simply no contest. Arsenal and Tottenham hate each other.

The two sides are separated by just a few miles in North London. Arsenal Manchester United rivalry: Okay, so this rivalry has settled down a bit in recent years but only because neither club are close to the peak of their powers. Rewind to the years of Wenger vs Fergie and Vieira vs Keane though and, boy, was this match hot.

Arsenal Chelsea rivalry: Finally, on the subject of biggest rivals, we have Arsenal Chelsea. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. The Club offers daily self-guided audio tours of the stadium. Tickets can be booked online via the official Arsenal FC website or by calling Invicta Ground had a capacity of 12, but the club opted for a move back to Manor Ground, which was simply a pitch.

Stands were erected though with Arsenal playing their for over a decade. In , Arsenal relocated again. Open air terraces saw roofs added, then one was bombed. Capacities were squeezed by regulation with the early nineties eventually seeing it become fully seated. From there, their move out was a matter of time; the club was having success and regulation around listed buildings made expansion impossible hence we now have the Emirates stadium.

Official Website: www. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact footballgroundguide. Having gone to Old Trafford last season to see Leeds knock out Man Utd, I didn't want to miss out on a similar occasion this year.

Also I'd never been to the Emirates Stadium before and there's no better way to go than with your team. We got the train from Newcastle to Kings Cross and from there got the tube to Islington, and a 10 minute walk or so got us there, but the ground isn't visible, so we relied on locals and signs. We stopped off at a burger van pre-match and then entered the ground. There were 8, Leeds fans all in one end, making such noise that we drowned out the Arsenal supporters. I was surprised by how close together both sets of fans were situated, in fact in talking distance, but there was no trouble.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Emirates Stadium? The Emirates Stadium is by far and away, the most modern ground in England, however it seemed more of a theatre than a football stadium.

Still there were large padded seats for all, and the stadium as a whole looks quite smart, although surprisingly it looks bigger inside than out. The Leeds fans got the whole lower tier behind one of the goals and half the upper tier, including two corners, there was a middle tier of corporate seats in-between the Leeds fans, which isn't a great idea, but I'm told the usual amount of away fans is just the lower tier corner of that end.

The game was tense for Leeds, however as per usual the Leeds fans sung from start to finish. Leeds went one nil up thanks to a Snodgrass penalty shortly after half time, this created ecstasy in the away end, with all 8, of us bouncing around.

Arsenal equalised with a Fabregas penalty at the death however, but we were happy simply to get a replay. Stewards were fine, toilets probably the best I've seen for a football ground. Food was very expensive and names such as hand-crafted pies took away the traditional, working class feel of a football ground.

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 went to a busy pub opposite the stadium itself which allows away fans. It could be deemed intimidating for away fans as there is a large number of home fans, but on this occasions, there was a group of Bolton fans that we joined.

It is really big and has a similar feel to Wembley. When I reached my seat I realised it was a padded seat which was a bonus! My complaints are how close the two sets of fans are to each other, just a narrow bar with a small number of stewards occupied.

This led to unwanted banter between the fans. Also, the stewards told you sit down frequently, which can be irritating. The game itself was a game of two halves, the first was good but it all fell apart in the second half, Robin van Persie scored his th league goal and it finished to Arsenal.

The stewards were helpful at the turnstiles, helping fans with the ticket machine but got irritating after telling us to sit down. The tube station queue was massive after the game, luckily we were staying over so we took an over ground train, which was easier.

I never did Highbury and we last played Arsenal away when I was Looking at photos of the Emirates and games on television it looked brilliant. 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. Also having some good friends and work colleagues as Arsenal fans always adds to the interest. The only negative was how poor QPR had been for the previous 8 games only getting 1 point in 15 so coming here was always going to be a tough test for the R's!

A London away day means a tube journey! We decided to avoid the long-winded Piccadilly line travelling all through West and Central London and jumped on the Met line and headed for Kings Cross. Very simple and hassle free, good journey! Clive avoided the pre-match beers and we met him and saw Big Chris at the ground. We headed to Kings Cross to find a pub and to chill out for an hour and a half. There were a few football fans about but not many.

We left there around 2pm and jumped on the Piccadilly line for the short journey to Arsenal station. The walk from the station was very simple literally just around the corner passing by plenty of souvenir and food stalls.

Quite simply, the Emirates Stadium is superb! It looks incredible as you approach it, very modern and of high quality. People say new stadiums all look the same like a bowl style arena with different coloured seats. The huge Arsenal badges on the exterior and the legends pictures and statues of former players were a nice touch too.

There was plenty of room to walk around, no queues at the programme sellers, toilets outside the ground, just everything to make a matchday more enjoyable. Inside the ground it was just as good. 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. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. The facilities here were really good. The beers and food were good quality but maybe a touch overpriced.

Like most modern grounds there were TV screens to watch the game and the Sky match before — where United let us down losing to Blackburn! The atmosphere I was told at the Emirates is very poor. There was some banter with the fans on the left of the away section and the home fans in parts did stand up occasionally singing. They were miles ahead of the embarrassing Liverpool fans at Anfield earlier in the month!

Onto the game… a similar story in recent weeks, a poor decision from the officials denied us a corner and then a costly error from that decision by Shaun Wright-Phillips gave Robin Van Persie the chance to equal the most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year — which he gratefully accepted.

Arsenal missed two excellent chances, Walcott a one-on-one and Van Persie from 10 yards out hit over the bar. The QPR fans were very good and a work colleague at the game said we were very loud and kept going to the end! For a 60, attendance I thought this could be a nightmare!

It was very easy and hassle free. Walked back to Arsenal station in 20 minutes and we were away! By far the best club stadium I have ever done!

The Emirates in the pinnacle of away days and I will go back every time QPR play there, which hopefully we can stay up this season and be back again next year! Compared to going to Spurs, this was hassle free and took barely an hour each way for us. Why you were looking forward to going to the Emirates Stadium? I always look forward to visiting the Emirates Stadium purely because it is a wonderful-looking ground.

Arsenal's good form had stuttered slightly and Chelsea would be high on confidence after beating Barcelona in midweek so it was possible that the blues would be able to add to their good record at the Emirates. Arsenal tube station is on the Piccadilly line and is about 15 minutes away from Leicester Square. Arsenal station is quite old and there is a long tunnel that takes you up to ground level. This tunnel has a permanent fence which on one side is only one person wide.

I assume this is used for queueing after the game but from my point of view it looked potentially quite dangerous if for whatever reason somebody needed to get out of the queue quickly. However, I have never used Arsenal tube station after a match and so I am not entirely sure how the queueing system does work. 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.

It is more or less impossible to miss it on a match day. I decided to go straight to the ground as there were only 30 minutes until kick off.

There are though lots of merchandise and burger and chip stalls on the brief walk to the stadium. Some of the food outlets were set up in people's front gardens which looked a bit unusual.

As you cross the railway bridge to the stadium, you cannot help but be impressed by the size and look of the ground. Massive Arsenal badges are stuck onto the sides and large glass walls allow you to see into the upper tier concourse as well as the two levels of prawn sarnie land.

It really is spectacular and is without doubt one of the best looking stadiums in Europe. The away turnstiles are about halfway round the stadium bowl from where fans enter from Arsenal tube station going around to the left of the stadium.

Here, entry is gained by inserting your ticket into an electronic reader. Once inside the concourse, I was left a bit disappointed by the size. There is just one central food outlet to serve all of the away fans and it is quite dark considering that the stadium is new.

The stairs into the seating area are at the back of the stand, which has a slight overhang in the back few rows caused by the hospitality seating above. 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. The view of the pitch was fine though and we were still reasonably close to the action. The interior of the stadium is equally as impressive as the exterior with semi-circular shaped seating on all four sides and a massive upper tier.

The seats are padded and seemed slightly higher from the ground than at other stadiums that I have visited. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The game was sandwiched between two Champions League semi-finals for Chelsea, meaning that many changes were made to the team. This allowed Salomon Kalou to once again demonstrate why he is possibly the worst player to have ever put on a pair of boots and Daniel Sturridge to try to make it into double figures for passes made this season.

It was a match to forget, with little action at either end and the game ending in a dull draw. Arsenal certainly had the better chances, hitting the woodwork twice in the first half and van Persie going close in the second half. Many visitors to the Emirates have noted the poor atmosphere. On this occasion, the Arsenal fans did not seem to make much noise. However, watching the game again that evening they did seem louder and I think being in with a lot of noisy Chelsea fans and being tucked away under an overhang may have made it seem quieter.

The stewards and other staff were very friendly and helpful and had no problems with the crowd standing for the whole game. In terms of food on offer, there is quite a wide choice. To be fair, the prices were not as bad as I had expected them to be and the hot dogs looked like they were being prepared on-site. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:. Getting away from the ground was easy. I have been advised to go to Finsbury Park after a game because Arsenal tube station can apparently be a nightmare.

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.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:. The game was dull but the Emirates stadium is always quite an enjoyable day out. Despite it being a London derby there were no problems between fans. I look forward to returning next season. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground or not as the case may be :. I define myself as a football fan as a traditionalist and anti-modern stadia but Arsenal seem to have actually done a decent job on the Emirates. Plus I always enjoy away trips in London.

Also our record against them isn't bad and I had a feeling we'd come away with a result. I normally travel by train but as the last train back to Swansea left Paddington at roughly one hour after the game I decided against this and travelled via the official coaches. We arrived with an hour to spare and I immediately bought a programme only to receive a free one when entering the turnstile later on!

I asked said programme seller about an away pub and was pointed to the Drayton Arms which rang a bell thanks to this site but it looked packed full of Arsenal and didn't look quite as mixed and friendly as described on this day maybe this was just me? We then bought drinks at an official kiosk outside the away end and waited for the turnstiles to open. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Very impressive ground. From the ornamental cannons to the big concrete "ARSENAL" outside the Drayton Arms to the huge ex-player murals which decorate the sides of the stadium — it has detail and character which other new grounds lack even given the slightly corporate feel.

A brilliant Bony header had us one nil up till halfway through the second half when they scored two in 66 seconds. Then Leon Britton bundled his way into box the causing a pin-ball style own goal by Flamini in injury time — ! Then bizarrely Lee Probert blew his whistle for full-time with De Guzman bearing down on goal in a one-one with Szczesny. Atmosphere was we've come to expect from new grounds.

All seater stadia marketed primarily to families is never going to lead to good atmospheres. They only really got going when they were winning. One steward seemed a decent chap and said he had to ask us to sit down even as Swans fans behind us were complaining but in the end most of us stood and left the sitting down to the silent fans.

In agreement with what has been posted above given the modern and impressive nature of the stadium the queuing system for drinks was a prehistoric free-for-all! As mentioned I went with the club coaches but after assessing the area if I was to come again by train I'd either get the Victoria Line to Highbury and Islington and walk the fifteen minutes or so up the Holloway Road turn right at Hornsey Road or get the Northern Line to Archway or Overground to Upper Holloway and walk the half hour or so down the Holloway Road turning left at Hornsey Road.

Holloway Road tube station is directly opposite Hornsey Road and which leads to the Emirates. Firstly because I saw a good amount of pubs on Holloway Road these could be used pre-match and secondly with Arsenal and Finsbury Park stations recommended post-match and Holloway Road closed weekends these must be quieter.

It was the stereotypical but not typical rollercoaster of emotions that a football fan feels. But a point at Arsenal whilst in a relegation battle is a great one. I had previously visited the Emirates to watch as International match, but very much wanted to watch Arsenal play there too.

As I could not get tickets for regular league games, this pre-season tournament provided me with an ideal chance to see them. I had previously been to Highbury many times and to the Emirates once.

Arsenal tube station was the obvious choice to travel to, especially as there were two games on the day the fans coming to the games were spread out over 4 hours. The Emirates is one of the easiest to find in England to be honest. For me a train from the south coast into Victoria and then tube to Arsenal via Green Park. Went straight to the first game at 2pm, so local pubs not sought. Persistent light rain made outside eating non viable.

I had seats in the top tier in the North Bank and either side of me were couples who kept to themselves. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium? It's the best club stadium in the country, a smaller version of Wembley. Architecturally it looks nice but due to the weaving design at the top of the stadium they have lost maybe a couple of thousand seats.

The game was fairly low key in a holiday atmosphere, both sides played well and there were several chances for goals in the Arsenal v Wolfsburg match. Although the woodwork was hit three or four times, there was only one goal in it which was scored by Walcott for Arsenal.

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. Stewards were plentiful and helpful and very friendly. 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.

The same problem occurs at every new ground, no one bothers to consider the transport issues, getting away from Highbury was bad enough but now there is 60, seemingly all trying to use the same tube station.

Think the club could do more to promote the other stations in the area. Generally all was okay and the niggles are small ones. I have visited the Emirates Stadium a few times, and found it to looks bigger when being on the inside rather than viewed externally.

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. Really easy to find by London Underground. Take the tube to Arsenal station and you can't go wrong. Otherwise the overground train service provides fast connections to suburbia from Highbury and Islington Station. We didn't have a great deal of time, but we did the typical get a picture in front of the stadium and watch the players warm up.

The Emirates is world class. It fails to disappoint in terms of impressions, and expectations. The away end is great — padded seats and plenty of legroom. However, being Sunderland fans, we just didn't sit down for the whole game.

The concourse had a few bars and a few projectors playing Sunderland highlights — including the derby! Inside the stadium, atmosphere was lacking. 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.

The most common of our chants was "Is this the library? This was the one stadium I have been to as an away fan that I could feel safe displaying a Sunderland shirt in the area around. We lost but should have got better than we did! We left a few minutes early and it paid off. The queues for the tube were short and we had no problem getting on a train. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Emirates Stadium?

Living in Scotland I do not see many Southampton games so this was a chance to catch up with family and visit the Emirates. My journey was quite straightforward, but I would imagine different from any of the other 3, Southampton fans who were at the game. I flew from Edinburgh to Gatwick in the morning and got a train into East Croydon to meet up with my stepson who lives in Croydon. We left the house in Croydon at 4pm, got the train in to London Bridge, tube to Kings Cross where we changed and got another tube to Holloway Road, pretty much beside the Emirates Stadium.

We went for a couple of pints at the Drayton pub quite near to the 'away' end of the ground. Fans of both clubs were there, many wearing colours. Service from the bar was good and it was a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. First thought on seeing the Emirates Stadium, was how we just seemed to turn a corner and there it was, right in the middle of a built up area!

The away section was very impressive. Comfortable seats with plenty of leg-room not that anybody sat down during the game itself and an excellent view of the pitch. One thing which did strike me though was how late the ground filled up. Although the game ended , I thoroughly enjoyed the match. Arsenal certainly had the balance of play and the better chances, but they found Fraser Forster in inspired form in the Southampton goal.

However Southampton certainly did not turn up to 'park the bus' and had a good few chances as well. Again pretty straightforward. 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. 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!

I flew back to Scotland the next morning. A most enjoyable day. Top of the Table clash!! Still cannot believe I have written that for a Leicester City game. And I'd never visited the Emirates Stadium before so was very much looking forward to this game.

I traveled with fellow City fans on the club organised supporters coaches. I counted 23 at least all making their way down the M1. Journey was good until we hit some roadworks about two miles from the Emirates Stadium. It took an hour to get through them…and two hours after the match. We arrived about 10am and there was already a good atmosphere around the stadium. I met a friend City fan with an Arsenal end ticket , and we found a cafe for breakfast extremely busy but good food and good value.

Home fans were friendly and in good spirits too. The stadium is incredible…. Impressive concourse around the outside of the stadium, so plenty of space to do a few laps.

But it is odd how away coaches have to negotiate a very small side street making a 28 point u-turn at the end. For a modern stadium why is there not a purpose built coach park? We had tickets about 10 rows up and although the stadium is incredible, the view isn't the best for away fans as the tiering is quite shallow.

The game ended disappointingly with a th minute winner for the home team okay I exaggerate a bit there. Cue Arsenal fans going mental, and City fans responding with 'We are top of the league, say we are top of the league….

Wait until you win something! Back onto the rather quiet coaches within a few minutes, and then a two hour crawl to get past the roadworks. Arsenal fans smiling and taunting everywhere.

Note to self: next time, bring eye sleep mask in case of another th minute winner for the home team. Great day, amazing stadium, nightmare London traffic, disappointing result, but hey, we're still top of the league! Like any football fan, I love my football stadiums and the thrill of visiting a new ground. Whether shiny and new, or old and decrepit, visiting a new ground still makes me feel like that nine year old going to his first match. I am also fascinated by stadiums that are no longer here, their importance to those that visited them and the memories that they are steeped in.

One such stadium was Highbury. I am not an Arsenal fan but Highbury is a ground that I always loved. From the Clock End, to the dug outs to the art deco stands, it was a classy, stylish, stadium. Imagine my joy when I recently received an invite to a conference at The Emirates — work and play all in one day! When planning my journey the first thing I did was look at my schedule to see how I could get enough time to visit what remains of Highbury.

I took the short walk from Arsenal tube station to what was once Highbury Stadium. 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.

The art deco exteriors still provide a certain charm and reinforce the fact that this was a truly iconic ground, which is in part, still here for all to see. The area that once graced the likes of Charlie George, Thierry Henry and Ian Wright is now a communal garden enclosed by shiny new apartments.

By incorporating the new homes into the remaining stand structures, the architects have subtly blended the modern with the past. All of these changes have been made to ensure that the beauty of the remaining stadium is highlighted for all to see. Having never attended a game here I can only imagine the atmosphere which would have been created, and the bustle which would have filled the surrounding streets as 38, fans approached or left the ground.

Look up at what remain of the West stand, close your eyes, and you can only imagine how electric it must have been on a match day. Everyone knows how much football has changed in the last decade. In the name of progress and to increase capacity Arsenal moved to the Emirates in — a stones throw from their previous home. In an age where football clubs in London struggle to find suitable and affordable areas of land to build new stadiums, Arsenal fans must feel blessed that they have relocated so close to their previous stadium, and that Highbury has not been completely demolished and erased from memory.

Taking a short walk around Gillespie Road you arrive at The Emirates, a huge development accessed by various bridges or steps — it is an impressive structure. The stadium is pleasing on the eye and is as modern as the art deco stands at Highbury would have been in their pomp. In contrast to wishing I had visited Highbury on a match day, it was nice to visit The Emirates for something other than a game.

Fantaic stadium. Take your own food as it very expensive. Excellent ground but zero atmosphere. The view from the away section is awful if your near the front. Very, very disappointing. Nice stadium, padded seats and good size as well. I would give it 8. Amazing experience though! Amazing stadium,wonderful experience from the tour!

Changing room and tunnel was surreal :- you got to check it out!! Emirates is good, but lacks in the atmosphere that Arsenal had so much of at Highbury. Easy to get to by tube but remember to allow plenty of time, as queues are hurrendous getting into Arsenal Station.

Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. The Stadium Guide. Share 0. Tweet 0. Pin it 0. Club and executive club members have the most food options and access to the private members-only dining restaurants that are available on site. In addition to this there are 4 corner bars available that cater pre and post-match as well as during half time offering hot and cold snacks.

Emirates Stadium has a variety of food and drink options to suit every budget.