MIKEL ARTETA has introduced a series of unique methods to inspire his Arsenal players to glory this season. Last month, it was revealed that Arteta hired a group of professional pickpockets to highlight the importance of being alert and ready at all times. 2 Mikel Arteta has created the word 'collaboretition' to use at Arsenal Credit: Getty The Spaniard taught the lesson at a team dinner before Arsenal's Premier League clash with Liverpool in February.
It appeared to work as the Gunners went on to win 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta has invented and implemented several other unusual methods throughout his time in north London to get the very best out of his team. And the latest is a new word.
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.." Arsenal 's former head of methodology, Kevin Balvers, also revealed that Arteta and Co once sought advice from educational experts to understand the science behind how people best learn.
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