Mikel Arteta confirms major change to Emirates Stadium to intimidate Arsenal opponents that was ‘non-negotiatable’

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MIKEL ARTETA is on a mission to improve the atmosphere at Arsenal as he looks to use every trick in the book to help the team.The Spanish manager is planning to invite RAF fighter pilots to the club so they can talk about communicating under pressure.GettyMikel Arteta has confirmed a major change to the Emirates[/caption]GettyArteta asked the club to remove the pull-out cover from the players’ tunnel at the start of the season[/caption]And in the summer, MArteta asked the club to remove the pull-out cover from the players’ tunnel at the Emirates Stadium.He believed the cover muffled the crowd noise and reduced the intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams.Asked about the tunnel change, Arteta said: “As a club, we have the ambition to generate the best atmosphere in the world at the Emirates.“We have the best supporters in the world and now we have to facilitate everything.“We need to ignite the atmosphere so they can play every single ball with us because it makes such a difference. “We want to play and win things. “That’s a non-negotiable.“You need to have a stadium that is able to create those moments for sure.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“We can learn and take things from many clubs and in Europe there are some great examples as well.”Arsenal host Olympiacos in the Champions League on Wednesday looking to maintain their unbeaten home record in all competitions this season. The north Londoners beat Leeds and Nottingham Forest 5-0 and 3-0 at the Emirates before a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.Following their European night, Arteta’s side then play West Ham in the Premier League at the weekend.GettyThe tunnel used to cover Arsenal star’s entrance to the pitch[/caption]But this season they are being welcomed by the crowd without itArsenal ratings v NewcastleARSENAL came back from the death to snatch what could be a massive three points come the end of the season.Gabriel was the goal hero with his injury-time header in the 2-1 win.But who else shone at St James’ Park – and who had a day to forget, despite the result?Here’s how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the Arsenal players on Sunday afternoon.