At a dinner with his players, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta secretly hired a team of professional pickpockets. The sleight-of-hand artists were tasked with going round the tables, pinching phones and wallets from an unwitting first-team squad.

At the end of the meal, Arteta stood up and asked them the team to empty their pockets. A number of players were missing valuable items. 

The idea was to teach his squad the importance of being ready, alert and prepared — at all times.

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This kind of innovative thinking is typical of Arteta, who sees every occasion an opportunity for learning and development. His influence is evident across every dimension of Arsenal.

They have become a team built to his specifications, and a club moulded around his competitive spirit. His obsession with improvement has been infectious. It’s a mentality that has proliferated throughout the club.

Ahead of the new Premier League season, preparation is well underway with the likes of pre-season friendlies and tours in full flow.

Yesterday, the Gunners thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium, leaving fans excited to see what the new season is set to offer.

Narrowly losing out on the Premier League title only to the immortal champions of Manchester City last season, some believe that with valuable additions the North London outfit can finally go all the way this time under Arteta.

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Source: Citizen Digital 

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