Explained: Why did Mikel Arteta bring his dog ‘Win’ to Arsenal’s training ground?

• Arteta brings Labrador chocolate to Arsenal
• The dog’s name is Win. cheer up
• The latest in the lineup of quirky motivational tools.

what happened? after time reported that Chocolate Labradors were brought in to boost morale at the club’s London Colney base. The Arsenal boss was asked about recruiting dogs at a press conference on Friday.

What they said: Arteta explained: “I feel like we are a family. And we need a dog to represent that family.

“I choose my dogs carefully. And I think it’s a perfect representation of who we are now. Her name is Win. We all love Win. And Win desperately needs love. Therefore, the love for Win That’s basically how it feels.

“The reaction from the players and staff has been incredible. she is one of us She will join us on this journey together. Win needs our responsibility. Because we have to take care of her as well, her mood and all the things she needs.”

Bigger picture: Arteta has developed a reputation for paying attention to the small, inspiring details that enhance the connections between his teams. link It was also revealed this week that the Spaniards used a miniature olive tree to demonstrate the need for ‘Raising and Growing Together’

And what’s more: Arteta brought a chocolate Labrador named Win into the room as Aaron Ramsdale signed a contract with the club this week. The dogs spend most of their time at the club’s training grounds. and there is a primary caretaker around

The mood at the Arsenal camp has tended to deteriorate over the past few weeks. As their Premier League title hopes faded, the Gunners have won just two of their last seven league games. Causing them to lead the crowd from 8 points to the top of the crowd behind Manchester City in 4 matches.

What’s next for Arsenal? Arteta’s men will hope to return to winning ways when they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday.