Per Mertesacker

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.

Per Mertesacker has revealed that he sings Drake songs in the dressing room at Arsenal in order to lift the mood.

Per Mertesacker has explained why he decided to become head of Arsenal’s academy after his contract expires at the end of the season.

Per Mertesacker insists that he’s not interested in being recognised as a celebrity

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes hard work is more important than just having natural talent, something he will be paying close attention to as Head of Academy next season.

Per Mertesacker has talked about becoming the new manager of the Arsenal academy.

Arsene Wenger insists that while holding the title of Arsenal captain doesn’t seem to mean much these days, he has a few leaders at the club.

Per Mertesacker has revealed that his superb performance in the FA Cup final last season really turned things around when it came to how others perceived him but not how he perceived himself.

Arsene Wenger was unhappy with the efforts of his defenders in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Stoke, but he must share some of the blame.

Per Mertesacker has talked about Martin Keown’s comments about the German’s FA Cup final performance in an interview with the Guardian.