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Mikel Arteta’s bizarre management techniques started on DAY ONE at Arsenal: Boss reveals how he destroyed an office – and ordered staff to put it back together again in just two minutes

Arteta was famed for his use of speakers in training (not just blasting 'You'll Never Walk Alone' before a 4-0 defeat at Anfield in 2021) and has even brought in team dog named Win.

By HARRY BAMFORTH · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:32 PM

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Mikel Arteta revealed he destroyed an Arsenal training-ground office on his first day in 2019 to test staff unity.
Arteta gave staff just two minutes to clean up the room, returning to find it completely immaculate.
The Arsenal manager recently signed a new contract extending his stay until 2030.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that his unconventional management methods began on his first day at the club in December 2019. Speaking to The Athletic, Arteta explained that he trashed an education room at the training ground by throwing computers, laptops, and cables onto the floor, before demanding that his staff reorganise the office in two minutes to prove their collective unity.

The revelation comes alongside Arteta signing a lucrative new contract with Arsenal running until 2030, making him the Premier League's highest-paid manager at around £20 million per year. Since taking over in 2019, the Spaniard has transformed the club from tenth place into Premier League champions while also reaching a Champions League final.

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