Arsenal plan to return to Dubai for a training camp in a bid to revive their Premier League title challenge, replicating last season’s successful mid-season strategy.
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes are once again in need of a second-half resurgence.
The Gunners find themselves trailing behind league leaders Liverpool, and manager Mikel Arteta is determined to repeat last season’s strategy to give his team the best chance of closing the gap.
Arsenal’s Incredible Run in the Second Half of Last Season
Last season, Arsenal mounted a remarkable second-half-of-the-season recovery, winning 16 of their final 18 Premier League games.
Their only slip-ups came in a home defeat to Aston Villa and a goalless draw away to eventual champions Manchester City. Despite finishing second, their form was crucial in keeping the title race alive until the final day.
Didn’t realise Arsenal had dropped so few points in the second half of last season. Actually terribly unlucky.
Still, we all know how that feels. pic.twitter.com/WkIwUTmtmu
— Ben Kelly (@bkelly776) January 20, 2025
A key factor behind Arsenal’s resurgence was setting up a mid-season training camp in Dubai, which played a pivotal role in revitalising the squad both physically and mentally.
Now, with the club in a similar position, Arteta is set to take his squad back to the Middle East in a bid to replicate that success.
Arsenal Dubai Training Camp: A Crucial Mid-Season Boost
With a crucial 10-day break in their schedule, Arsenal are planning another Arsenal Dubai Training Camp.
The Gunners were eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester United, freeing up valuable time for Arteta to fine-tune his squad ahead of the Premier League run-in.
The mid-season trip is expected to help the team refocus, recover from fatigue, and prepare tactically for the remaining fixtures.
Arsenal fans will be hoping that this move, which worked wonders last season, can once again propel their club back into serious title contention.
Arsenal's mid-season training camp currently looking like the best advert in Visit Dubai's history.
— Simon Collings (@sr_collings) February 17, 2024
Arsenal Transfer News: Will Arteta Strengthen the Squad?
One of Arsenal’s biggest concerns this season has been a lack of goals, especially with Gabriel Jesus ruled out for the season due to an ACL injury.
The club have been strongly linked with Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha to reinforce the attack, and Arteta has openly acknowledged the need for additions in the frontline.
“My opinion is clear that we lost two very, very important players, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. So we lack goals, we lack people, we lack options in the frontline, it’s clear,” Arteta stated.
However, the Spaniard insists that any signing must be the right fit for the team, rather than a rushed decision. “Any player, no. [It has to be] someone that makes us better and has an impact on the team,” he added.
Arsenal’s Next Premier League Fixtures
Arsenal’s immediate focus will be their upcoming Premier League clash against Wolves this weekend. Currently sitting six points behind Liverpool with a game in hand, every match from here on out is crucial in their quest to stay in the title race.
With the Dubai training camp on the horizon and potential reinforcements in the transfer window, Arsenal fans will be eager to see if Arteta’s master plan can once again deliver a thrilling title charge in the second half of the season.
Gabriel Martinelli only has one thing on the mind with Arsenal 👀🏆 pic.twitter.com/WoNwc7IxEk
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 25, 2025
