The move is designed to help the match officials and players pick out the lines in case there is significant snowfall during the game. The Emirates Stadium pitch is sporting a new look tonight - our groundstaff have painted the markings blue in case of heavy snowfall 🌨#AFCvMCFC pic.twitter.com/WYKz2q5qkO — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 1, 2018Tottenham initially did the same at Wembley 24 hours earlier ahead of their FA Cup replay against Rochdale, but the lines had to be repainted a lighter colour so the Video Assistant Referee system would work. Heavy snow fell during Tottenham’s 6-1 win with groundstaff having to sweep along the lines during breaks in play.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2018 17:37 UTC