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Mikel Arteta is reportedly using unconventional methods to inspire his Arsenal team as they strive to capture the Premier League title from Manchester City. After narrowly losing the title to City by just two points on the final day of the previous season, and coming close the year before when they lost an eight-point lead, Arteta is even more determined to succeed.
To drive his point home, Arteta employed professional pickpockets during a team dinner to steal phones and wallets, demonstrating the importance of staying vigilant. The exercise aimed to highlight the need for constant alertness both on and off the pitch.
Arteta has a history of creative motivational tactics, such as bringing an olive tree to a team meeting and playing Liverpool’s anthem to simulate their intense atmosphere. He even adopted a dog named Win to foster a family-like environment at the training ground.
Despite these innovative approaches, Arteta has yet to secure a title. The last time Arsenal won the Premier League was during Arsène Wenger’s unbeaten “Invincibles” season in 2003-04. Arteta believes his team is on the cusp of greatness, noting how they pushed City to their limits last season.
Though cautious in the transfer market, adding only Riccardo Calafiori and making David Raya’s loan permanent, Arteta feels that focusing on the minute details will be key to dethroning City. He believes that small margins will determine success and winning major trophies.
