Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly turned to NASA, Google and Apple in an unusual attempt to tackle the club’s persistent injury problems and improve players’ recovery programmes.

According to reports, Arsenal consulted NASA over its research into space physiology, particularly how reduced gravity affects muscles and bones. The club hopes to apply some of these findings to rehabilitation programmes for players recovering from serious knee injuries, including ACL damage.

Google was approached for expertise in data analytics to help identify injury risks through changes in players’ physical performance and running patterns.

Meanwhile, discussions with Apple focused on wearable technology that could monitor players’ heart rates, exercise intensity and responses to training.

The move comes after Arsenal recorded 95 injuries between the start of the 2024/25 season and December 2025, highlighting the scale of the club’s fitness challenges.

Although the effectiveness of these consultations remains to be seen, Arteta’s willingness to explore solutions beyond traditional football methods underlines his determination to keep his squad fit and competitive.