Emirates Stadium!!

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Well ive been a enthusiastic Arsenal supporter for some 10 or more years, so to actually attend a game was a long time coming.. Ive been a member of an international Gunners fan club/ message board for quite some time.. and fortunatley enough managed to make an agreement with a guy on there to attend a game with him. 40£ the cost, but worth every penny. Met up with Gavin around 12.30, and we made our way towards Emirates, going past Highbury on the way, or what was left of it. The new stadium absolutely puts Highbury to shame, and is a fantastic one. Feels much like any stadium back home would (eg. telstra dome) but was extra special, as the home of my beloved Arsenal. After millions of photos, and soaking in the atmosphere, the game was underway. The atmosphere inside the ground is awesome, as you never fail to get 99% capacity crowds every match. in fact, to get a ticket guaranteed, you need to be a signed up arsenal member for over 5 years. (so lucky me!!) The first half was a standard Arsenal showing. All the ball and domination with no end product. There was plenty of frustration floating around, and humerous chants between opposiing fans. Into the second half, Arsenal finally got a break, and Gallas (our new signing) smashing home the opener. From there Arsenal picked up the pace, forcing sheffield into an own goal, and grabbing a third through a Thierry Henry header. 3-0 the final score, and a fantastic experience. Look out for photos soon, im workin on it! 😊 Bought myself an official pair of Gunners socks to wear at training next year too hehe.

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Photos

Corner Kick
The players prepare for a corner kick.

Far Goal
View across to the far goal away from us at Emirates

Final Score
The scoreboard at Emirates reveals the full time score. Arsenal 3-0 Sheffield United

First views of the future
First views of Arsenals new stadium, Emirates Stadium (or Ashburton Grove).

Heading into Emirates
Crossing the bridge that takes you into Emirates Stadium!!!

Highbury
Thats the front of Highbury :) Glad i got to see it before it ceases to exist.

In front of Highbury
Thats me standing in front of the gates at Highbury stadium. The ground is half in ruins now though, as its going to be torn down and replaced with appartments.

Kick Off
Sheffield United get the game underway

Kris @ Emirates
To prove I was there :) Thats me standing in front of the Emirates Stadium!

Kris in Emirates
Thats me from inside the stadium!

Substitution
van Persie and Hleb get ready to take the field to replace Rosicky and Adebayor!

The Armoury
Thats a shot from outside the main Arsenal gift shop, the Armoury. This place was HUGE! With arsenal EVERYTHING! I bought a pair of offical socks there.. hehe.

The Near Goal
View straight ahead to the near goal. The away fans are in that bottom corner across from us. Its funny the chanting between Arsenal and opponent supporters!

The Pitch
The Pitch of Emirates stadium from our seat.. not a bad view eh? Cost me 40£ for the day.

Victory!
The Arsenal players celebrate a well earned victory against Sheffield United. It took an hour, but finally Gallas opened the scoring on 60mins. Henry forced an own goal out of Jagielka before heading home the third himself.