Mikel Arteta Off on an Iberian vacation this summer? Lucky you. Before you go, let Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta tickle your taste buds

test These snacks will give you an energy hit before you cross the white line

test If Cristiano decided to bring his six-pack to your cookout, you know he wouldn’t be happy with grease-dripping sausages – this is the sort of low-fat, high protein fare he’d demand

Recovery Spoilt for choice with sports drinks? Refuelling your tired body can be as easy as child’s play

Pre-match We asked Manchester City’s swashbuckling Frenchman to divulge his daily diet and guilty food pleasures

test “It can be a perfect package of nutritious goodness if you steer clear of high-street health hazards and knock up your own,” says Maria Jevtic, author of DIY He

test Fruit, nuts and three double espressos make the perfect pre-match meal, says Blackburn no.1 Paul Robinson

Tottenham If the weather outside is frightful, one of these belly-warmers will get you through the game

Lucozade Almost at the half way point. Make the most of the endurance work, next week it’s all about power and your muscles are not going to like it

Nutrition 15-minute energy boosters from nutritionist Ben Coomber