Mikel Arteta Reveals Key Change to Boost Arsenal’s Atmosphere at the Emirates

Mikel Arteta is transforming the Arsenal atmosphere at the Emirates with a tunnel revamp designed to create the best stadium experience in football.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has outlined his vision to transform the Emirates Stadium atmosphere into one of football’s most electrifying venues. Central to this plan is a symbolic but powerful change: the redesign of the players’ tunnel.

Arteta confirmed that Arsenal has removed the cover over the Emirates tunnel, allowing supporters to feel physically and emotionally closer to the players as they step onto the pitch. According to the manager, this adjustment is part of a wider effort to “generate the best atmosphere in the world.”

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“We have the best supporters in the world and now we have to facilitate everything,” Arteta explained. “The team has to give the right feelings to our supporters every time we play in front of them.”

Why Atmosphere Matters

Atmosphere, according to Arteta, is about energy and connection, not just noise. He believes that a closer bond between fans and players can directly impact performances on the pitch.

“We need to ignite that will that we have to play every single ball with us, because it makes such a difference,” he added.

Since taking charge, Arteta has overseen a cultural shift at Arsenal. From fan-led displays to immersive matchday experiences, the club is blending infrastructure with emotion to create unity. The tunnel revamp is just one step in a bigger strategy to strengthen the Emirates as a true fortress, especially during high-pressure games like the North London Derby.

Looking Ahead

Arteta hopes the new look will inspire players and fans as Arsenal gets ready for their Champions League matchup with Olympiacos. For him, trophies remain the ultimate goal—and the Emirates atmosphere must play its part in that journey.

“You need to have a stadium that is able to create those moments, for sure,” he concluded.

Arteta’s tunnel change may seem small, but it represents a wider cultural renaissance at Arsenal—where architecture, emotion, and ambition combine to create one of the best atmospheres in world football.

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