Walcott: Emirates Stadium is Arsenal's fortress

The England international believes that most Premier League sides fear the trip and hailed the impact of the supporters who have played their part in the Gunners' impressive home record. "I think the fans expect us to win every game, and we expect to go out there, play our best and we feel we can win every game," he told Arsenal's official website. "The Emirates is starting to become a fortress, which is what we want it to be. That is with the help of the fans, they develop that. "Away fans and players don't like to come to the Emirates, especially over the last few months. It helps us players, it is like having an extra man on the field." Arsenal host Manchester City this weekend, with the visitors looking to gain ground on league leaders Manchester United.