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Per Mertesacker has been a rock at the back since joining Arsenal in 2011. Here are a few reasons why the big man should be put back in the starting XI.

With an increasing amount of football fans demanding scores, stats and fixture information as soon as possible, we take a look at some of the best football apps out there.

Arsenal have been charged by UEFA following Thursday night's crowd trouble, so what punishment can they expect?

Arsenal and Bournemouth fans have predicted the outcome of this Saturday's encounter.

With Arsenal's finances dictating them from making a marquee signing, they'll be forced to look to the academy for inspiration. And there are five players who could well be the future of the club.

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Sentiments that apply, almost perfectly, to the Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain saga.

After the Stoke defeat I wrote a post about how it was only August yet Arsenal fans had every right to be worried.

Former Arsenal midfielder Fara Williams opened up about her homeless past, revealing she spent time on the streets before her rise to prominence at club and country level.

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger has said that he understands some people might want to kill him, but he's still here.

Harry Redknapp says that he expects Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette to have good seasons for Arsenal.

Arsenal have now returned to London for the final part of pre-season, with their tour of China and Sydney complete, and chief executive Ivan Gazidis was pleased how it went down.

Theo Walcott says he's ready to compete with the likes of Thomas Lemar if Arsenal manage to complete a deal for him.

Arsenal midfielder Jordan Nobbs has spoken about her memories of England's embarrassment at Euro 2013.

Stewart Robson thinks Arsenal should take Mesut Özil's contract offer off the table and sell Olivier Giroud.

Olivier Giroud has once again stated that for now he remains an Arsenal player, despite all the speculation around his future.

Per Mertesacker is retiring from professional football at the end of 2017/18, but he wants to point out that he's not quite done yet.

The signing of Alexandre Lacazette is obviously a landmark one for Arsenal.

One of the stars of Arsenal's opening pre-season match was Sydney FC goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne, who saved a penalty in the game and could have joined the Gunners in the past.

After Arsenal's 2-0 win against Sydney FC in their opening pre-season match, Per Mertesacker and Petr Cech spoke to the media.

Arsenal Ladies midfielder Chloe Brunton-Wilde has left the Development Team to join Charlton Women of the FA WPL Southern.

Operation Arsenal Art, also known as Op Aa for short, are set to host an acclaimed collection of fan-based photographs at Piebury Corner on Holloway Road next week.

Leah Williamson spoke about her transformation into a defender in a recent interview with Arsenal.

Arsenal scholar Jordan McEneff has spoken about joining the Gunners and his hopes for the future.

As an avowed Theo Walcott fangirl, it breaks my heart to be writing this column.

It's a big transfer window for Arsenal. With record breaking transfer fees flying about, does Arsenal have enough money to spend this summer?

Oguzhan Ozyakup is to move away from Besiktas and reportedly return to Arsenal, here is what he would bring to the squad.

Arsenal appear to be closing in on a signing Alexandre Lacazette but will he get the number 9 shirt and, more importantly, can he break its curse?

Arsenal's Skhodran Mustafi spoke with FR about his religion, what he'd be if he wasn't a footballer, friendships in football and captaining the German national team.

Mesut Ozil still hasn't signed a new contract with Arsenal and there is a chance that he could leave the club this summer or next.

Granit Xhaka has spoken to German press about his time at Arsenal and the futures of Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.

David Ospina has been talking about Arsene Wenger, the Colombian national side, and his future at Arsenal.

Matt Macey was one of the young prospects at Arsenal but hasn't kicked on in the years that followed, and the goalkeeper could be permanently let go in the next 12 months given the competition for places.

Olivier Giroud believes he's only marginally behind Tottenham's Harry Kane.

Nacho Monreal spoke with El Confidencial about his Arsenal career, playing for Spain and his plans for the future.

Arsenal have just landed Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer, so where does he rate in terms of previous freebies Arsenal have signed?

Nacho Monreal has admitted that Arsenal's fans' protests last season did affect the players.

While Per Mertesacker hasn't ruled out a return to former club Hannover, the centre-back says he has business to finalise at Arsenal first.

Per Mertesacker has admitted that being dropped from Arsenal's first team by Arsene Wenger this season left him 'mentally drained'.

Per Mertesacker revealed his failure to win a league title was one of the biggest disappointments of his career.

Alex Scott believes that Arsenal's dominance within women's football 10 years ago will not be emulated, as the depth of competition in recent years has strengthened significantly.