Arsenal, the renowned football club, has recently made a significant modification to the players' tunnel at their home ground - the Emirates Stadium. This change is reportedly aimed at intimidating opposition players and enhancing the home advantage.
The alteration was first noticed by observant Arsenal fans during recent friendly matches. The usual pull-out cover that used to shield the tunnel was conspicuously absent. According to reports, this change was initiated by Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager. He believed that removing this cover would amplify crowd noise and make walking out onto the pitch more daunting for opposing teams.
This isn't just a temporary adjustment for friendly matches; it appears that this cover has been permanently removed from its place in front of the player's tunnel.
Safety measures still in place
Despite removing one protective element, safety measures are still intact at Emirates Stadium. A screen has been installed above the walk-out area as an alternative protection measure against potential hazards such as objects being thrown down onto players leaving the pitch - which was presumably one of reasons behind having a pull-out cover initially.
However, unlike its predecessor, this screen is expected to enhance rather than muffle crowd noise by increasing echo within stadium walls. Whether or not these changes will have their intended effect remains uncertain until further matches are played under these new conditions. However, Arteta’s innovative approach towards gaining competitive advantage over opponents is well-known among fans and critics alike.
From introducing pre-match anthems for his team to installing speakers at training grounds – Arteta isn’t afraid of pushing boundaries and trying new things in pursuit of success on field.
Additional enhancements
In addition to changes made inside stadium premises aimed at intimidating opponents, other enhancements have also been introduced recently around Club Level with installation of digital screens. Although this move seems to be more about creating flexible advertising space, it further demonstrates the club's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Arsenal’s recent stadium alteration is a strategic move aimed at leveraging home advantage by intimidating opponents. While the effectiveness of this change remains to be seen, it certainly adds an interesting dimension to upcoming matches at Emirates Stadium.
