Arsenal targeting Reading academy manager Lee Herron to work with Mertesacker
Arsenal are eyeing up Reading’s academy manager Lee Herron to work with Per Mertesacker in their new youth setup next season.
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Why aren’t Chambers and Holding being given a chance?
After Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal started two games in central defence in just a few days, many fans are asking why Calum Chambers and Rob Holding aren’t being given a chance.
Mislintat starts work by recommending 2 centrebacks
Sven Mislintat has recommended Abdou Diallo and Ohis Felix Uduokhai as potential replacements for Per Mertesacker, according to reports.
6th new Arsenal appointment made: Who are they all?
As Arsenal acquire a new scout for Southeastern Europe, how many new faces have arrived at the club?
Sutton: Why is Mertesacker starting over Holding?
Chris Sutton has questioned why Per Mertesacker was chosen over Rob Holding against Southampton.
Inconsistent Ozil and vital Alexis? Who really was Arsenal’s worst player against Southampton?
Picking out Arsenal’s three worst players against Southampton is like peering into a bin and trying to choose which piece of rubbish is the least shiny.
Xhaka needs dropped & other things we learned from Arsenal’s shambolic display at Southampton
Another Arsenal away game, another embarrassing display from men who earn more in a week than I probably have in my entire life.
Explaining why Arsenal need a proper backup plan for Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny is a fine defender, but Arsenal must become less dependent on him.
Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 line-up v BATE Borisov: Wilshere and Walcott in
Arsenal are likely to rotate heavily for their match against BATE Borisov on Thursday, with Southampton to come at the weekend. Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott will start.
Holding: Mertesacker said he knew Cologne player would dive
After Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat away to FC Cologne on Thursday evening, Rob Holding revealed that Per Mertesacker had known Sehrou Guirassy was going to dive, which is why he pulled out of the challenge.
Mertesacker wants repeat of North London derby performance tonight
Per Mertesacker has called on his teammates to reproduce the intensity they showed against Tottenham.
11 changes: Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 lineup v FC Köln
Arsenal travel to the RheinEnergieStadion to face German side FC Köln in the Europa League, knowing a draw will ensure of their place in the last-32 as group-winners.
5 exceptional centre backs who could replace Per Mertesacker
Arsenal will need to sign a new centre back in the summer when Per Mertesacker retires. So who is out there?
He made me feel appreciated – Mertesacker pens emotional blog about Enke’s suicide
Eight years ago, former Germany keeper Robert Enke committed suicide.
Arsenal to appoint Sporting Director in behind-the-scenes overhaul
Arsenal are preparing to hire a new Sporting Director, as they begin an overhaul behind-the-scenes, as promised by Ivan Gazidis.
Why did Arteta join City instead of staying with Arsenal?
After Guardiola highlighted Mikel Arteta’s involvement in Raheem Sterling’s development, many fans are again asking the question why Arteta isn’t still here in North London.
Mertesacker: Ozil is difficult to stop when he is at that level
Per Mertesacker was impressed with how Mesut Özil shone at the weekend against Everton.
Wilshere starting coaching badges with Mertesacker
Jack Wilshere made use of all the extra time he had last season to start on his coaching qualifications, and has continued to do so on returning to Arsenal.
Mertesacker says he was always confident Arsenal would score after going 1-0 down
Per Mertesacker was pleased that Arsenal were finally able to take their chances in an away game, and admitted he wasn’t too nervous after the Londoners went behind to Everton.
Arsenal supporters fume at Granit Xhaka after another cock-up against Everton
Granit Xhaka again felt the ire of Arsenal supporters on Sunday, after he was blamed for losing the ball which led to Everton taking the lead.