Arsenal fans are gearing up to recreate the electric atmosphere of their recent 'Greet the Coach' event for the final home game of the season against Burnley on Monday. After the overwhelming success of the pre-match welcome for the Atletico Madrid clash, supporters are eager to bring that same energy to the Premier League showdown.
The previous event was a standout moment for the Gunners faithful, as thousands lined the tight streets near the Emirates Stadium to cheer the team buses. What was once considered a logistical challenge has now become a celebrated tradition, thanks to careful planning and cooperation with the Metropolitan Police. REDaction Gooners, the fan group behind the initiative, reports that both manager Mikel Arteta and the players are fully on board, recognizing the boost it gives the squad.
Here's how it will work: the festivities kick off at around 17:45 BST, with the coaches expected to arrive at approximately 18:15 BST. The buses will take a familiar route, turning from Holloway Road onto Hornsey Road, then navigating Bear Roundabout onto Benwell Road. From there, they'll head onto Queensland Road and into the stadium. However, based on last time, fans won't be allowed to gather on Queensland Road, so the main greeting action will wrap up on Benwell Road.
For those looking to join in, the best spots are around The Armoury (the club store) and the nearby roundabout, where the majority of fans congregated during the Atletico event. Others watched from the stairs leading up to the stadium, so any of these locations will put you right in the heart of the action.
The stakes couldn't be higher for Monday's match. A win against Burnley would put Arsenal on the brink of clinching the Premier League title, needing just a victory over Crystal Palace or a slip-up from Manchester City in their final two games—even a single draw would be enough. The last 'Greet the Coach' event inspired a vital win that propelled the team to the Champions League final, and fans are hoping for a similar spark to fuel this title charge.
