Mikel Arteta is determined to lead Arsenal to a Premier League title, and to prepare his players for such a challenge, he employed some unconventional methods.

One of these, according to The Athletic, was hiring professional pickpockets to steal from his own players.

This took place during a team dinner last season. The mission given to the infiltrated thieves was to move around the tables during the meal and steal as many personal items from the players as they could.

At the end of the dinner, Arteta asked his players to empty their pockets, and many were surprised to find valuable items like phones and wallets missing.

This groundbreaking technique was Arteta’s way of teaching his Arsenal players an important lesson: never let your guard down, always stay alert, and be prepared for anything at all times.

Will the sixth time be the charm?

Mikel Arteta now faces his sixth season at the helm of his beloved Arsenal, a season that could very well be decisive in his quest for the Premier League crown.

After finishing second behind the mighty Manchester City for two seasons in a row, the Gunners are looking to make that final leap in quality to dethrone the Premier League king.