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Arsenal chief leaks transfer negotiations with elite Man City star during Champions League final – ‘We’re in a good position’

Per Mertesacker makes impassioned plea to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to ‘test’ William Saliba

Per Mertesacker makes damning assessment of recent transfers at Arsenal

Honesty from Arsenal inner circle as Mikel Arteta told he needs to ‘learn super quick’
"Arteta needs to learn fairly quickly, let's be honest."

Arsenal favourite makes ‘panic buy’ admission after Man Utd humbling
The ex-Gunner also refuted a common narrative during the latter years of Arsene Wenger's reign at the club.

Thiago fired warning by Arsenal man over ‘very ambitious’ Liverpool plans
The Thiago to Liverpool rumours have swirled, but this Arsenal figure isn't so sure the Spaniard will even make the starting eleven.

Mertesacker left feeling ‘really special’ after Arteta’s initial demand
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker has revealed what Mikel Arteta demanded of him when he arrived back at The Emirates in December

Mertesacker explains why Ozil p***** him off for weeks at Arsenal
Per Mertesacker has defended the 'genius' of Mesut Ozil, but admits he can well understand Arsenal fans' frustrations.

Former teammate gives insight into Mesut Ozil’s Arsenal battle
Mesut Ozil faces an uphill battle to win his place back at Arsenal, a former teammate has revealed.


Arsenal man admits players were to blame for Wenger’s departure
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has admitted his regret that the players didn't do more to help Arsene Wenger

Wenger responds to Mertesacker claims; delivers Wilshere update
Arsene Wenger has defended Per Mertesacker after the defender admitted he would burden Arsenal by playing for the side at the moment.

Arsenal defender claims he’d rather retire than play for club again
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has admitted that he would rather sit in the stands than play for the club at the moment

Pressure of playing makes ‘finished’ Mertesacker vomit
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has revealed how the burden of needing to perform on a match day brings him close to throwing up.

Arsenal star takes responsibility for team’s improved attitude
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says that it is his responsibility to make the club's players want it more.

Arsenal man comments on Sanchez, Ozil’s ‘lack of commitment’
Per Mertesacker insists all Arsenal players are committed to the cause, despite the uncertain futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez

Mertesacker praises Cahill after dressing-room visit
Per Mertesacker has revealed Gary Cahill visited him in the dressing room after the Arsenal man ended up with a deep cut on Sunday.

Alexis Sanchez will ‘definitely’ stay at Arsenal, says Gunners team-mate
Per Mertesacker has no doubt that Alexis Sanchez will "definitely" remain at Arsenal this summer.

Mertesacker reveals how Arsenal ‘double act’ kept Costa quiet
Per Mertesacker has revealed how his "double act" with Rob Holding helped keep Chelsea star Diego Costa at bay during the FA Cup final.

Criticism only makes me stronger, says Arsenal star
Per Mertesacker lifted the FA Cup for Arsenal on Saturday before insisting any criticism aimed his way only makes him a better player.

Mertesacker preparing for FA Cup final crash course
Per Mertesacker will feature in a back three for the first time in his life should he make Arsenal's starting XI for the FA Cup final.

Arsenal defender unsure if he’ll be fit for FA Cup final
Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker has revealed he has no idea if he is fit enough to start Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.

Mertesacker: Giantkillers Lincoln deserve ‘respect’
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker admits Lincoln demand respect for their FA Cup exploits this season as the pair meet on Saturday.

Mertesacker interrupted by Wenger; makes squad admission
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger interjected a question posed to Per Mertesacker on the Frenchman's future on Monday afternoon.

Mertesacker signs Arsenal contract extension
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Per Mertesacker has signed a one-year contract extension at Arsenal.

Forget injuries, these two will get new Arsenal deals – Wenger
Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal intend to offer contract extensions to two of the club's key players - despite their lengthy absences.

Mertesacker clears up Arsenal future amid exit speculation
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has no interest in leaving the Gunners, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.

Hannover chief discusses possibility of Mertesacker move
Hannover director Martin Bader has revealed that the club would be very interested in bringing Per Mertesacker back to his hometown club.

Mertesacker admits time at Arsenal may be coming to an end
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits he could listen to transfer offers in January after providing a positive update on his knee injury.

Wenger names Mertesacker as Arsenal captain despite injury
Per Mertesacker has been named Arsenal's new captain despite facing five months on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Mertesacker faces lengthy spell on Arsenal sidelines
Arsenal are facing an injury crisis ahead of the new season with Per Mertesacker missing from the US tour and possibly out for five months.

Mertesacker admits concern at Arsenal’s lack of transfer activity
Per Mertesacker has spoken of his fears that Arsenal could get left behind as their title rivals continue to spend vast sums on new players.

Mertesacker talks up ‘perfect Arsenal signing’ Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka's leadership qualities and midfield attributes have been talked up by his new Arsenal team-mate Per Mertesacker.

Oxlade-Chamberlain suffers fresh injury and will miss Euro 2016
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has become the first definite England casualty of Euro 2016 after being ruled out for up to two months.

Alexis Sanchez injury has cost Arsenal the title – Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker admits Alexis Sanchez's two-month injury absence hit Arsenal hard, and potentially cost them title glory.

Mertesacker unwavering in belief that Arsenal can still win title
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has explained why he believes the Gunners can still win the Premier League this season.

Mertesacker: Arsenal lack killer instinct but season not over
Per Mertesacker insists Arsenal's season is not over - but has called on the club's goalscorers to rediscover their killer instinct.

Mertesacker: Team-mates tell you if you don’t perform
Per Mertesacker has refuted accusations that Arsenal's players are too nice and that the squad lacks the belief to win the Premier League.

Mertesacker: ‘Naive’ Arsenal can bounce back at Man Utd
Per Mertesacker insists Arsenal will not feel sorry for themselves after their defeat to Barcelona when they go to Man Utd at the weekend.

Arsenal ‘still have a chance’ to qualify, says Mertesacker
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker says they "still have a chance" of qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals.

Mertesacker challenges Arsenal to rediscover attacking verve
Per Mertesacker admits Arsenal need to be more clinical to beat Barcelona after a frustrating goalless draw against Hull City.

Wenger names Arsenal’s dressing-room leaders
Arsene Wenger has hailed the infuence of German duo of Per Mertesacker and, surprisingly, Mesut Ozil in the Arsenal dressing room.

Mertesacker: I take care of the team, but we’re tougher now
Per Mertesacker says he 'takes care of the team' as Arsenal vice-captain, but he reckons the squad is "much more resistant" than in the past

Mertesacker: We try to pass to Ozil every single time
Per Mertesacker says Mesut Ozil has become so crucial to Arsenal that they try to pass the ball to him "every single time" they attack.

Mertesacker: Arsenal have much to prove before title talk can start
Per Mertesacker is doing his best to temper the title talk at Arsenal - but admits they are showing they can win games in different ways.

Mertesacker: Arsenal capable of achieving ‘special things’
Per Mertesacker insists Arsenal are ready to overcome their "nightmare" start to the Champions League and achieve "special things".

Mertesacker admits Arsenal were ‘knackered’ in derby
Per Mertesacker has revealed that Arsenal's players were "knackered" as they laboured to a draw at home to rivals Tottenham.

Mertesacker: Good start has given Arsenal title belief
Per Mertesacker says the lack of a gap between Arsenal and the top of the Premier League is making the players more determined not to lose.

Mertesacker won’t write off Champions League hopes
Per Mertesacker says Arsenal can still rebuild their Champions League hopes despite the prospect of a double header against Bayern Munich.

Mertesacker: Arsenal’s indiscipline ‘not acceptable’
Per Mertesacker admits that Arsenal lacked "discipline and concentration" in their Champions League defeat to Olympiacos.
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