Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken of the importance of rebuilding a relationship between the supporters and the team ahead of his side's showdown with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.
The new head coach took charge of his first game as Gunners boss on Boxing Day, in which Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goal earned the team a point at Bournemouth. The striker celebrated wildly with supporters after levelling the scores at 1-1.
A lively atmosphere is expected at the Emirates Stadium for Arteta's first home game at the helm and the former midfielder has said ahead of the game that he feels a strong bond between the fans and the players is crucial, per Tom Webber of Goal:
"I think energy is everything, in life, in football and sports, and if we are able to generate this [against Chelsea] it will give us a lift.