Arsenal became a laughing stock.

Mikel Arteta's unconventional training methods are being questioned for their effectiveness, as Arsenal falter at a crucial stage of the season.

Arsenal are drawing attention with their training method that involves using balls and pens.

Following their 1-2 defeat to Bournemouth on April 11th in the 32nd round of the Premier League, pressure mounted on Arsenal as the title race intensified.

In that context, former football legend Gary Lineker frankly pointed out a notable reason: the different approach to training adopted by manager Mikel Arteta.

Lineker said on the podcast The Rest is Football : "Arsenal are working against themselves. Arteta tends to be a bit ridiculous in his training methods. Obviously, with pens, they bring ballpoint pens while playing football, and then they put TikTok videos on a big screen during training."

He emphasized: "I just thought, 'Oh! You guys are doing things differently. Don't do that.' If you're competing for a title, you need to stay calm."

Images from the training ground show Arteta implementing many unique training exercises. Players are required to keep the ball on their heads while holding a pen between their fingers, or train to music and TikTok videos displayed on a large screen.

Previously, the Spanish strategist had also attracted attention with his meetings using light bulbs for illustration, or experiential exercises such as simulating a pickpocketing situation.

In fact, Arsenal are currently experiencing a poor run of form, with three defeats in their last four matches across all competitions.

Following their resounding 3-0 victory over Chelsea on April 12th, Manchester City have narrowed the gap with Arsenal to just 6 points and have a game in hand, while the two teams will face each other directly at the Etihad on April 19th.

Nevertheless, Arteta remains steadfast in his philosophy. But in a fierce competition, every detail can become a turning point. And right now, Arsenal's preparation is at the center of debate.

Highlights Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth: On the evening of April 11th, Arsenal unexpectedly lost to Bournemouth 1-2 at the Emirates Stadium in the 32nd round of the Premier League.

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