Per Mertesacker Archives: 09/2017

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he’ll field an experienced starting XI on Thursday night.

Per Mertesacker believes that the Arsenal youth coming through the academy have great potential and are of a high quality.

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.

Former Arsenal striker Paul Mariner believes that Per Mertesacker should be starting for Arsenal.

Per Mertesacker insists that he wants to give 100 per cent in order to win the Premier League title with Arsenal.

Per Mertesacker wants to teach Arsenal’s youngsters how to deal with victories and defeats properly.

Per Mertesacker has admitted Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Doncaster Rovers on Wednesday night was “difficult”.

Per Mertesacker was happy to see Jack Wilshere make his first start for Arsenal in over year on Wednesday, with the Gunners enjoying a 1-0 win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup.

Per Mertesacker believes games like Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash against League One side Doncaster Rovers are exactly the kind of tests needed for the young players.

Per Mertesacker has revealed that he often leaves the dressing room early at training as, if there’s anything to discuss with the coaches, this is when he does it.

Per Mertesacker has revealed that his decision to accept the job as head of Arsenal’s academy was a family decision.

Per Mertesacker plans to have discussions with interim academy head Luke Hobbs ahead of his new role at Arsenal. 

Mertesacker revealed he had offers from other club to keep playing professionally, but he turned them down to become Arsenal’s academy manager.

Arsenal captain and former Germany international Per Mertesacker has backed teammate Mesut Ozil to defy his critics this season, and believes he’s one of the most important players in the side.

Title winners need a strong defensive unit, and that’s exactly what Arsenal don’t have, claims Jamie Carragher.

Per Mertesacker is under no illusion what Arsenal need to do to make sure they take their Wembley form against Chelsea to Stamford Bridge.

Per Mertesacker is hopeful for a very successful end to his professional career, before he becomes academy manager at the end of the season.

Alexis Sanchez has been named in Arsenal’s Europa League squad for this season, along with 41 other players.