Pickpockets at Arsenal, Arteta reveals his plan

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Mikel Arteta continues to innovate. To best prepare for his season, the Arsenal coach has set up an exercise that is, to say the least, original.

For the second consecutive season, Arsenal had to settle for second place in the Premier League, just behind Manchester City. Despite this, the London team can rejoice in their return to the top, both in the league and in Europe, thanks in large part to the work of their coach, Mikel Arteta.

This Thursday, The Athletic revealed that the Spanish coach has no shortage of imagination when it comes to attracting the attention of his players. According to the British media, Arteta called on a group of professional pickpockets to put his players to the test during a meal organized by the club.

The Arteta Method

During this event, these pickpockets were tasked with discreetly stealing personal belongings from the residents of the Emirates Stadium, such as their phones and wallets.

A surprising exercise put in place by Arteta, the aim of which was to reinforce the vigilance of his men. Note that the players were able to recover the stolen objects afterwards.

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