Spanish coach Mikel Arteta refused to reveal the secret behind his training session for Arsenal, the leader of the English Premier League. The players were practicing by passing the ball with their toes. Arteta stated: «This will stay behind the dressing room walls». Reports suggest that the aim of the strange drill was to test the players' ability to focus on multiple things at once during a match. However, rival fans mocked the training, with comments such as: «Do you expect to win a European title with this kind of training?» and «This exercise is a recipe for disaster». Legend Gary Lineker suggested that Arsenal players' withdrawals from national team duty signal a fear of ending the season without trophies. Arteta is known for his unconventional methods.
