ENGLISH FA CUP 3rd ROUND
Venue: EMIRATES ARSENAL STADIUM
1st match of my cup double weekend!
ARSENAL 3 SUNDERLAND 1
Scorers: Campbell, Ramsey, Giroud; Lens
An overnight trip to the English capital to see FA Cup tie and visit a new ground thanks to my oldest son, Daniel who arranged the trip.
It was car, train, coach & tube ride to get to the Emirates Stadium. Arriving at Arsenal tube station we went left the long way to the new ground via the old Arsenal stadium aka Highbury. Now flats and offices thankfully the iconic East Stand outer building has been preserved.
I attended two Celtic matches there in 1986 & 1991 so it was a nice trip down memory lane.
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| Old iconic Highbury Stadium |
The new ground may not have the same history of the old ground but it's much bigger and very plush with very comfy padded seats throughout the ground setting it apart from most football grounds. All in all it's a very enjoyable matchday experience just be prepared for the long wait to get on the tube after the match, especially if the weather is not pleasant like today!
Sitting in the away end it was good to see Sunderland take the lead which set up an interesting cup tie. Sunderland eventually wilted under the Arsenal pressure despite a fine performance from Pickford in the away goal who was making his debut.
Personal note: 3rd match between these sides & 3rd Arsenal win!
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