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Barking mad! Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta makes a new signing... a DOG for the training ground, with 'Win' the chocolate Labrador tasked with improving the team's stress levels

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Mikel Arteta has unveiled a new signing at Arsenal, a chocolate Labrador, as he looks to continue to keep the feel good factor at the club.

The dog, who has been affectionately named 'Win', can regularly be seen at the club's training ground at London Colney and has been drafted in to help the player's stress levels.

Arteta made the move to make the canine a part of his Gunners squad, after learning that petting a dog can be calming, improve a mood and reduce stress levels during researching the animal.

The Arsenal boss also believes that Win will help the togetherness of his squad and spirit that has seen them go so close to winning the Premier League title this season.