Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lit a controlled fire at the London Colney training ground to motivate his squad. The manager organised the display to symbolise the intensity required for the final weeks of the season, according to The Athletic. Staff placed a large metal bowl in the centre of a player meeting circle before igniting the fuel.
Arteta used the visual aid to deliver a speech regarding the heat of competition and the need for unity in the title race. The event took place earlier this week as the club prepares for its upcoming Premier League fixtures, per Sky Sports. Arsenal currently sits at the top of the Premier League table as of 17 April, according to the Premier League.
The manager has previously used unconventional methods to inspire his players, including the use of a light bulb and playing crowd noise during training sessions. This latest exercise aimed to maintain focus during a high-pressure period of the campaign. The men's first team faces several decisive matches in the coming weeks.
