Mikel Arteta and the transformation of the Emirates Stadium atmosphere

Mikel Arteta has put an emphasis on Arsenal’s relationship with their supporters since his first day in charge of the club back in December 2019.Aged 37 at the time, the former Arsenal captain witnessed the disconnect between the club and its supporters just four days before he was announced as the club’s head coach. Sat in the Manchester City dugout as Pep Guardiola’s assistant manager while they dispatched Freddie Ljungberg’s Arsenal 3-0, something did not sit right with Arteta, even if he took the reins less than a week later.Advertisement