Off the PitchFootball.LondonUnverified source· 7 Aug 2026
Arteta's tough love: four Arsenal players nearly sent home
Mikel Arteta once threatened to send four Arsenal players home from training over their poor application.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Who
Mikel Arteta
What
Threatened to send four players home
When
During his tenure as Arsenal head coach
What happened. Mikel Arteta once threatened to send four Arsenal players home early from training, disgusted by their application levels, as part of his cultural overhaul.
- Arteta's 'non-negotiables' include energy, commitment, respect, and accountability.
- He took over a chaotic Arsenal in December 2019 and transformed the club.
- The club ended a 22-year title drought and reached a Champions League final.
Arteta's strict methods have reshaped Arsenal's culture, leading to on-field success.
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