Mikel Arteta's methods include creating challenges during the pre-season to prepare the players for real-life challenges. This approach has already been put to the test, as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in the first round of the 2026/27 Liga dos Campões. Arteta's tactics involve arriving late at the stadium, changing the routine, delaying meals, delaying transportation, using different routes, and leaving the locker rooms warmer and more difficult with fewer massage beds.
Arteta's goal is to prepare his players for the unexpected, and he believes that these challenges will help them become stronger for the season. He has been implementing these methods in the pre-season, and it seems to be paying off.
The next step for Arsenal will be to continue their preparations for the upcoming season, with Arteta's challenges likely to play a key role in their development.