An Arsenal player shares the trick that Mikel Arteta uses to deceive opposing team managers about injuries.

Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, has been known for his unconventional tactics and clever mind games with other managers in the Premier League. In a recent interview, Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko revealed one of Arteta's tricks - pretending his players are injured to throw off the opposing team's game plan.

During the filming of Amazon Prime's documentary 'All or Nothing', viewers got a glimpse of Arteta's unorthodox team talk, where he used a lightbulb as a prop to motivate his players. He made references to Thomas Edison, energy, and electricity, leaving his team and viewers puzzled yet intrigued.

But it seems that Arteta's mind games don't stop there. Zinchenko shared that the Spaniard even goes as far as telling injured players to board the team bus with their wash bags to make the opposing manager think they are fit to play. It's all a part of Arteta's strategy to outwit his opponents and gain an advantage on the field.

This was evident in the recent game against Liverpool, where Arteta claimed Bukayo Saka was uncertain to play. However, to the surprise of everyone, Saka was named in the starting lineup and even scored a goal in the first nine minutes of the game. Arteta's reasoning was simple - he doesn't want to make it easy for anyone and make sure the opposing team does their homework.

But Arteta also emphasized that he would never lie about a player's injury status just to throw off the other team. He believes in being honest and transparent, but if he wants to keep the opposition guessing, he will do so. This shows Arteta's strategic thinking and his determination to lead his team to success.

Despite his tricks and tactics, Arsenal is currently sitting in fourth place, trailing league leaders Liverpool by nine points. But with Arteta at the helm, the team is determined to continue their strong start to the season and climb up the ranks.

Next up for Arsenal is a match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The team knows they will face a tough opponent, but with Arteta's clever mind games and the team's hard work, they are ready to take on the challenge and secure another victory. As for Arteta, he will continue to surprise and outwit the competition, proving that his unorthodox methods can bring success to the team.

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