Mikel Arteta pulled off a new signing last month.
Not a right-back to aid Arsenal 's defensive injury crisis, but a chocolate Labrador to boost the mood around their London Colney training ground. The female dog, named 'Win', is giving Gunnersaurus a run for his money as their new mascot, spending most days at the club's base in Hertfordshire.
With the Premier League title race approaching crunch point in April, Arteta decided to trust research which shows that petting a dog can be calming, improve someone's mood and reduce stress levels. When Aaron Ramsdale penned his new long-term contract with Arsenal this week, Arteta walked Win into the room to be part of the moment, the Times reports.
