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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta names fictional football coach Ted Lasso as unlikely inspiration as he admits the TV show has helped him through 'difficult moments' as a manager

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed TV show Ted Lasso has helped him through 'difficult moments' as a football manager.

The Spaniard who was appointed at the Gunners back in December 2019, has been through some tough periods as manager of the club including the start of the new season.

Arteta has revealed that he has been binging the American TV series and taking inspiration from the soccer coach.

Arsenal have endured a frustrating start to the season with three defeats in four games
Mikel Arteta revealed that TV show Ted Lasso has helped him through the 'difficult moments'

Ahead of the game at Burnley he said: 'The last one (series) I watched, and I'm now watching the new episodes, is Ted Lasso.