Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is leaving no stone unturned in
his quest to turn the Emirates into a fortress. His latest request? Remove the tunnel cover a seemingly small change with a big psychological punch.
For years, the covered tunnel has offered visiting players a brief sense of separation and calm before stepping into the roar of the stadium.
But Arteta wants that gone. No shield. No soft landing. Just raw, unfiltered Arsenal energy the moment they emerge from the dressing room.
The idea is simple but clever: make opponents feel the weight of the occasion instantly. Let them hear the chants echoing, see the sea of red and white, and feel the intensity before a single ball is kicked.
By removing that barrier, the Emirates will become even more of a cauldron of noise and pressure, a place where opposition nerves start tingling long before kickoff.
Arteta’s message is clear: “When you step into our home, you feel us from the first second.”