Excellent event
Watching football at St. James' Park is always a special experience, one that I don't get to try often enough as I don't live locally.
The atmosphere is always top class, better than any of the other Premier League grounds I've attended over the years, and even up on the top tier you get a pretty decent view of both the pitch and across the city.
Last time I was at a game I was lucky enough to be sat in the Bar 1892 premium seats. The view was absolutely amazing, although the facilities inside could perhaps use a bit of TLC and a fresh lick of paint, which I imagine will probably happen pretty soon with the new ownership in charge.
Overall, I can't recommend enough - if you've never been or haven't been for a while, get yourself down there!
I've seen Arsenal play twice at the Emirates and it went great both times. I joined the Red Club to get priority access to tickets, which is only about £30 per year and they send you some merchandise each year.
Stadium is modern, good, clear match views even from the cheaper seats and a packed crowd so great atmosphere. Even during half time, we only had to queue a minute or two to get food/drinks and use the toilets.
Exiting after the match is busy but considering how many people are there, pretty smooth - I've been stuck in much worse crowds after other sports and concerts. We skipped Highbury & Islington station on the way home walked down Upper Street to Angel tube station - even got a seat 🙌
Went to Leicester vs Napoli in the Europa League and Leicester vs Brighton in the League Cup. Great atmosphere in both games, the first in particular, and the food is great - do yourself a favour and try one of their enormous sausage rolls!
Only minor complaint was the leg room - I'm 6'1" and I was a little cramped during the first game, even for a football match!
Been to a number of England internationals at Wembley and the stadium always lives up to expectations (the England team are less reliable). The place is absolutely huge with an unforgettable atmosphere. Despite so many people, crowd management and transport is also excellent - more efficient than much smaller stadiums I have been to.
Food and drink is a little expensive even for London but otherwise no problems.