ricky1985
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When I got to the stadium it immediately dawned on me that there seemed to be a buzz around the stadium, everyone seemed really up for it, and I thought what's all this about then? It's been a good atmosphere over there for every game I've gone to this season, but last night there was a little extra. Anyway, I suddenly realised that this was the knock-outs of the Champions League, so of course there was going to be a buzz of excitement, but I definitely think the emotional experience of Stoke has galvanised the fans, and restored a sense of pride and belief that was kicked out of us post United and Chelsea.Nela said:Nice write-up ricky, how did the atmosphere compare with other games at the Emirates that have had good atmosphere?
And where do you think it comes from? Is it because it was a European night, is it part of the general positive united attitude among Gooners since Stoke or something else? Reading around the web, from various Arsenal forums and blogs, there just seems to be this huge shift in belief and attitude. Even the most negative Gooners seem to be uniting with the rest. Less bickering and more feeling of togetherness really, however corny that sounds.
When the fans believe it can do amazing things to the team, you can't even begin to quantify the difference it makes. The next European night at the Emirates, whoever we face, will be a night to remember, that's for sure.