11 Facts About Emirates Stadium

Emirates Stadium is a football stadium in Holloway, London, England.

Emirates Stadium has undergone a process of "Arsenalisation" since 2009 with the aim of restoring visible links to Arsenal's history.

The Football Association and the English National Emirates Stadium Trust opposed Arsenal's offer, claiming it harmed England's bid for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, which FIFA itself denied.

Emirates Stadium had considered whether to refer the scheme to a public inquiry, but eventually decided not to.

The Emirates Stadium was officially opened by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 26 October 2006; his wife Queen Elizabeth II had suffered a back injury and was unable to carry out her duty.

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Emirates Stadium additionally has facilities for fans with disabilities including a Guide Dog Toilet facility, a Disabled Supporters Match Day Lounge, Changing Places Toilet facilities which includes a hoist and changing table.

Three other busts that used to reside at Highbury of Claude Ferrier, Denis Hill-Wood and manager Arsene Wenger have been moved to Emirates Stadium and are in display in the entrance of the Diamond Club.

In 2016, the Emirates Stadium was a venue for Celebrity Masterchef, where contestants prepare meals for club staff members.

Emirates Stadium has been used for a number of international friendly matches all of which have featured the Brazil national football team.

Emirates Stadium is served by a number of London Underground stations and bus routes.

The Emirates Stadium is the only football stadium that stands beside the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh and is just over 2 miles from London King's Cross.