Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Arsenal fans after their 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 11: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

The Emirates has not been a friendly place for the home side for a long time now, although reports of just how toxic it had become throughout the last years of Arsene Wenger and the short reign of Unai Emery have been greatly exaggerated by an eager press.

With Arteta now at the helm, however, there has been a definite mood change.

“The fans were terrific, they were right behind the team and they appreciated every action as we were pushing them,” Arteta told Arsenal Player after Arsenal’s draw that saw them remain in 10th place, level on 29 points with Everton and Newcastle and one behind Crystal Palace.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 18: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

“I’m so thankful to them because compared to how it was a month ago, I think it’s completely different.

“We have to keep trying to convincing them and encouraging them to keep doing it, and hopefully they can deserve and enjoy more good results.”

Arsenal should have come away with all three points and you can read in the link below about how they were robbed by officials. Again.

Horror refereeing team combine to rob Arsenal of win against Sheffield United