By on January 26, 2012
| Home of | Chelsea |
| Location | London SW6 1HS |
| Capacity | 41,841 |
| Opened | 1905 |
Stamford Bridge is home to Chelsea, one of the richest clubs in the Premier League. The stadium is an old stadium, but still packs a punch.
Great views from all areas and a comfortable experience for all fans is the norm at Chelsea. Not what you would expect from such an old stadium. Like Villa Park, Stamford Bridge has changed a lot since the start of the Premier League.
Now, with large double- and even triple-tier stands, it could easily be mistaken for a more modern ground once inside.
| Home of | Newcastle United |
| Location | Newcastle NE1 4ST |
| Capacity | 52,143 |
| Opened | 1892 |
The SportsDirect.com Arena, more commonly known as St. James' Park is the most lop sided stadium in the Premier League.
Two huge stands see some away fans up in the top corner up to a quarter of a mile away from the action. Yet the other two, that back onto a road and listed buildings, respectively, are a lot smaller in size.
The two new stands are very impressive from the inside and out, with the Gallowgate End also impressing. But the aging East Stand drags the stadium down a little.
Definitely a top stadium, but perhaps one to avoid if you suffer from vertigo.
| Home of | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Location | London N17 OAP |
| Capacity | 36,274 |
| Opened | 1900 |
White Hart Lane is the North London home of Tottenham Hotspur. A tight and cosy stadium with a fantastic atmosphere.
Another stadium that has had some major renovations in the past couple of decades, White Hart Lane can now class itself as one of the best stadiums in the Premier League.
Other than two supporting pillars in the East Stand, the views from everywhere else are amazing, and you feel like you're on top of the action. A characteristic missing from most new stadiums.
But White Hart Lane is far from a dinosaur. Two huge screens are built into the roof at either end, and the fully enclosed stadium looks fantastic from the inside. A somewhat mix and match approach on the exterior is not followed inside.
Each stand complements its neighbours, with the corners flowing to and from each stand. A real gem of a stadium, it will be a shame if (or when) Tottenham move.
| Home of | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| Location | Wolverhampton (nr Birmingham) WV1 4QR |
| Capacity | 24,000 (31,700 next season) |
| Opened | 1889 |
Molineux is instantly recognisable by its bright golden seats and slight oval shape. Another old stadium, but Molineux has been completely rebuilt in the past 30 years. Even now, the building work is still going on.
As a result of the long development, Molineux is one of the best built stadiums in the Premier League. The stands are smart inside and out and allow for a good matchday experience. The only drawback being the distance from the field.
Should Molineux get through the next few phases of development that are planned, the stadium will move very quickly up the rankings, but for now, it's just a mid-table stadium.
| Home of | Liverpool |
| Location | Liverpool L4 0TH |
| Capacity | 45,362 |
| Opened | 1884 |
Anfield sits on the other side of Stanley Park to Goodison Park, you can even see it from some of the higher seats at Everton. It is among the most famous football stadiums in the world, and has the history to match.
A wonderful stadium to visit, it should be near the top of any Premier League fan's list of places to visit. Not the most spectacular from the outside, its lack of stature is more than compensated by the famous Shankly Gates.
The inside will provide those with long legs a bit of a headache, with limited leg room. But the atmosphere will soon take your mind off that. The legendary Kop stand has lost very little of its famous noise in the transition from standing to seated, and it rarely fails to impress.
The corners are not fantastic, it is clear the stadium is an old-fashioned one that has been redeveloped. That is most evident in the Main Stand, where you still have support pillars restricting views.
It's a great stadium and one of the best around.
| Home of | Bolton Wanderers |
| Location | Bolton BL7 6JW |
| Capacity | 28,723 |
| Opened | 1997 |
The Reebok Stadium in Bolton may not be one of the biggest stadiums around, but it is one of the best.
Architecturally brilliant, this stadium has everything. A conference centre, indoor arena, perfect views and a good atmosphere when full.
The floodlights all join together and provide a spectacular shell for the stadium. Had it not been for its small size, this would easily be regarded as one of the worlds top stadiums.
Size does matter, though, but it isn't everything, and a match day at the Reebok is one of the better stadium experiences in the Premier League.
| Home of | Manchester United |
| Location | Manchester M16 0RA |
| Capacity | 76,100 |
| Opened | 1910 |
Old Trafford is the biggest stadium in the Premier League by some distance, and possibly the most impressive.
It's difficult to conceive just how big the stadium is, until you get inside that is. The relatively minuscule South Stand would look impressive almost anywhere else, but at Old Trafford it is dwarfed.
Another older stadium that has been converted into an all-seater, but this is the best conversion in the Premier League. Fantastic corner areas and some great, almost aerial views from some areas make this one of the best stadiums around.
| Home of | Manchester City |
| Location | Manchester M11 3FF |
| Capacity | 48,000 |
| Opened | 2002 |
The Etihad Stadium, formerly known as the City of Manchester Stadium was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. A year later, Manchester City moved in after a few alterations.
The stadium now sits proudly at the centre of Sportcity, with an array of sporting facilities surrounding the site. Add to that the exciting new Etihad Campus development, this will be the top sporting site in the UK, after the Olympic Park in London.
The stadium itself provides all the comfort you would expect from a stadium that is just 10 years old, and it has no restricted views at all.
One criticism is always likely to be the distance from the pitch, but had Manchester City not taken out a few seats along with the running track, it would be a lot further to the action.
A really nice stadium, well worth a visit.
| Home of | Sunderland |
| Location | Sunderland SR5 1SU |
| Capacity | 48,700 |
| Opened | 1997 |
The Stadium of Light is one of the finest stadiums in the country. Purpose built by former club Chairman Bob Murray, the stadium quickly became a big landmark in the Northeast.
As with all purpose built stadiums the view from any seat is perfect, and the seating provides ample space for fans to be comfortable.
Access in and out of the stadium is excellent, and there are plenty of concession stands inside. If you're limiting the stadiums you do visit, then this is one you should definitely go and see.
| Home of | Arsenal |
| Location | London N5 1BU |
| Capacity | 60,432 |
| Opened | 2006 |
Built as a replacement to the much smaller Highbury, the Emirates lacks the character its neighbouring stadium had.
In almost every other aspect, it is better.
Arguably the most comfortable seating in the Premier League, a great atmosphere when things get going, and a good match day experience.
Arsenal have done extremely well here, not only is the inside of the stadium immaculate, the outside is a far cry from Highbury. Big open spaces around the ground and plenty of turnstiles make the Emirates a lot easier to get into than Highbury.
Add the huge superstore built in and you have the top stadium in the Premier League. Whilst there is no replacing sentiment and character, the Emirates is the best modern stadium in the Premier League.