Striking a good work/life balance is difficult enough for most of us, but the challenge for a Premier League manager must be substantial.
So how does Mikel cope with being a parent and the boss?
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"I think, me personally, this is what I need," he told Arsenal Media.
"[I need] a week's organisation. So what does my week looks like? That has to be very clear because, within that week, family has to be present. There are a lot of things that take a lot of time out of you that are not necessary, and it's something that I've learned in the last 18 months.