How Arsenal plan to get Emirates rocking for Liverpool showdown after Mikel Arteta plea

Club in move to build special atmosphere on huge night in title race

Arsenal will have a stadium-wide display ahead of kick-off against Liverpool tonight as they look to take further control of the Premier League title race.

After Manchester City and Aston Villa both drew on Wednesday, Arsenal know victory at Emirates Stadium will move them eight points clear at the top of the table.

It is set to be a huge occasion and efforts have been made to further boost the atmosphere with the latest supporter-led activation.

A red or white bag will be placed on every seat for the home fans to lift up ahead of kick-off, with instructions also to be put on the big screens to ensure supporters are in sync.

Arsenal will have a red or white stadium-wide display ahead of kick-off

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Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 7:45pm, 15 minutes before kick-off, to be involved.

The bags are recyclable and compostable and each will have a message on encouraging fans to use them to fill up and support a food bank, either locally to them or outside the stadium in future home matches.

“We know the difference our support makes to the team, we can extend that same impact to our community,” it reads.

The display will be similar to the one seen ahead of last season's Champions League match at home to Real Madrid.

Arsenal fans also unveiled a huge tifo in November ahead of the north London derby with Sol Campbell front and centre of it.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Mikel Arteta urged the club’s supporters to play their part against Liverpool by transmitting energy to the players.

Mikel Arteta has urged fans to play their part

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“They've been unbelievable again this season and it makes such a difference, we become a different team," Arteta said.

“The level of energy, commitment, confidence, desire that we can show in every action is transmitted by them and we need them tomorrow in every ball.

“There's nothing like it. You become a different player, your emotional status is better, your energy level is better, your confidence is better, they strive you to get every action with a lot of aggression, with a lot of determination and that leads to the whole team.

“That's what we have to provide.”