A somewhat special training. Mikel Arteta surpassed himself again today in his creativity, to push his players even further to their limits. After the episode of the pickpocket commissioned to steal the players during a meal to work on their attention in all situations, the Arsenal coach this time called on his imagination… and pens.
Before their trip to Sporting tomorrow in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League, the Gunners trained one last time today, in a rather special way.
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Quite a special workout!
Sky Sport reveals images of Arsenal’s funny training this morning, with exercises in mobility, communication but above all cooperation. The Londoners had to hold several pens between them simultaneously or a ball between their heads, while maintaining control of the ball with their feet. The goal is to improve their ability to do two things at the same time, while maintaining control.
Who knew Arsenal’s bank holiday training session would be based around a pen? 😅✍️ pic.twitter.com/vdpS5JzCpK
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 6, 2026
Hilarious scenes, inevitably strengthening the cohesion between everyone, at the dawn of a gigantic end to the season for Arsenal. First step tomorrow, in Lisbon, to see if this exercise was effective or not.
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Before their trip to Sporting tomorrow in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League, the Gunners trained one last time today, in a rather special way. Hilarious scenes, inevitably strengthening the cohesion between everyone, at the dawn of a gigantic end to the season for Arsenal.
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