Emirates Stadium

Arsenal's new 60,000 seater Emirates Stadium is due to be inaugurated in July 2006. The second largest stadium in the Premiership - Manchester United's Old Trafford is larger - the stadium consists of three tiers and all stands are covered meaning that you'll always be protected from England's infamous weather.

The naming of the stadium after the sponsor, Emirates airline, has prove to be controversial with fans, many of whom continue top refer to it as Ashburton Grove where it is located.

The reason for the move is simple - lack of capacity in Highbury due to its conversion to an all seater stadium. The capacity of less than 39,000 meant that Arsenal were missing out on a lot of revenue from the sale of potential season tickets and announced the plan for the new stadium in 1999, to be constructed on an former industrial estate.

Just 500 metres from Highbury, the move to Emirates Stadium ensures that Arsenal have not moved from their traditional base.

Public Transport

Arsenal (Piccadilly line) is the nearest tube. Finsbury Park (Victoria & Piccadilly tube lines and train station) is a 15 minute walk, but slightly less crowded.

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