JMTIGER85

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It’s going to be really fun to watch this team when everyone is healthy

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I keep telling myself that, but I now fear, this will never happen this season. It’s crazy.

Also, I guess title contenders Chelsea were a bit hung over after celebrating their draw this past weekend.

This ref is garbage, worst one I’ve seen in the CL.

We had the same issue with the tickets and printed them out. You may be able to scan via the email, but we didn’t want to take the chance.

With your tickets, I think you can get in the stadium 2 hrs before. I’d carve out 30 min for the Armory (team shop) prior to entering the stadium. If you plan on having a meal there, get in the stadium 45 before kickoff. In the club section the inside hallway is all glass looking into the pitch, so you can walk around inside with a pint and see the players warmup and such to kill time and soak up the experience. There are nice food and drinking areas you’ll have access to, so I’d say build in as much cushion as you want, worst case you just sit and grab a pint. Also, you can set your stuff down in your box and meet your attendant.

We did take the tube. On the way there we got off at Highbury to have a stop at the pubs right off the exit, then walked about 15 min to the Emirates area. We stopped in the Drayton Arms which is across the street from the stadium.

On our way back, we used Google Maps and went to a small stop (can’t remember the name) that was a few blocks away vs Highbury, and connected to one of the main lines back to our hotel.

Have a great time and report back!

Is Vicario still wasting time playing for that draw? Hahahah.

I also enjoy Plume. Unfortunate that it will close soon.

Arteta went wholesale line change, which I like. Play is as expected (not great) but getting minutes to those that need it. Hopefully Arsenal can get it done, as it will be another chance to get minutes to the back ups.

I did. We did the Academy, but they put us in a shared box, which was pretty nice. Looks like you get access to another dinning area and no limit on free drinks.

One of the things that stuck out the most was how helpful and nice the workers are there. It's like they don't hate their lives, unlike venues I've visited in the US.

I hope you have a great time, and happy to try and answer some questions as it gets closer. :cheers:

The injuries are something that no one is really talking about. Arsenal have great depth, so it isn’t really noticed or even considered with the schedule or points total.

I think Kai is missed more than anyone. The big games weren’t the issue, it was the weaker sides where points were dropped, and what Gyökeres was bought for. If Kai is there at Pool or for City, I think there are at least 2 more points.

Saka, Kai, Saliba, Ode, Noni all out of games, and only 2 back with that start.

We got them via the hospitality tickets. I’ll post pics when I get back to the states. Seats were stupid, and you get a lot of perks. Not cheap, but I already want to make plans to come again next season.

Buzzing, at the Emirates!