- Arsenal experienced a multi-hour flight delay to Naples for their Champions League match against Napoli following UK air traffic control failures on Tuesday.
- The travel disruption forced the cancellation of manager Mikel Arteta's scheduled pre-match press conference.
- Arteta revealed he had deliberately simulated similar travel chaos and unexpected disruptions during Arsenal's pre-season preparations.
- The pre-season tests included delaying team buses and meals, altering stadium routes, and creating uncomfortable dressing room conditions.
- The manager emphasised that the squad must adapt to challenging circumstances rather than panic or use travel delays as an excuse.
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