Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJamie BraidwoodFriday 11 September 2026 10:37 BSTHow Mikel Arteta’s ELITE Tactics Took Apart ChelseaArsenal 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.In fullMikel Arteta reveals surprise Arsenal plan to deal with travel disruptionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in