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Nigel Winterburn calls for new Arsenal defender
Nigel Winterburn has called on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to utilise the January transfer window by adding much-needed defensive cover to his squad.Dec 20, 00:12
Arsenal 'eye £15m Benedikt Howedes swoop'
Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes will be the subject of a January bid from Arsenal, according to reports.Dec 14, 00:52
Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud lead Newcastle United rout
Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla score two apiece as Arsenal thump Newcastle United 4-1 to move to within two points of the Premier League's top four.Dec 13, 19:20
Half-Time Report: Olivier Giroud scores to gives Arsenal lead over Newcastle United
Olivier Giroud scores early on to give Arsenal a 1-0 half-time lead over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium.Dec 13, 18:18
Preview:Arsenal vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium as Arsene Wenger seeks to answer more of his critics.Dec 12, 09:14
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger reveals six-man injury list ahead of Newcastle clash
Arsene Wenger reveals that Arsenal have six players suffering with injuries and just one recognised centre-back available for Saturday's match against Newcastle United.Dec 11, 16:04
Arsenal through as runners up despite victory
Arsenal progress to the last 16 of the Champions League as runners-up in Group D after a 4-1 victory away at Galatasaray.Dec 9, 21:38
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects the 11 most impressive players from the 15th round of Premier League fixtures.Dec 9, 10:56
Jamie Carragher slams Per Mertesacker performance
Jamie Carragher slams Per Mertesacker's display in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Stoke City as he feels that he "abandoned ship" at the Britannia Stadium.Dec 9, 03:54
Per Mertesacker sorry for "shocking" Arsenal
Per Mertesacker admits that he and his fellow Arsenal defenders endured a "shocking" first half in the 3-2 defeat to Stoke City.Dec 8, 01:52
Per Mertesacker praises Laurent Koscielny impact
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker hails the impact that the return of Laurent Koscielny has had on his side's defensive performances in their last two matches.Dec 6, 04:52
Per Mertesacker: "We learned from disappointments"
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker feels that his side learned valuable lessons from their recent poor displays to inspire them to a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.Nov 26, 22:09
Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny fit to face Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal confirm that Laurent Koscielny is in the matchday squad for their Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund.Nov 25, 12:42
Tactical Analysis: Arsenal vs. Manchester United - Beauty and the Beast
Sports Mole takes a look at the tactics involved as Manchester United earn their first away win of the season at Arsenal.Nov 24, 15:17
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Arsenal's Per Mertesacker discusses Holocaust during visit to London synagogue
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says that Germans need to take "responsibility" for their history during a visit to a London synagogue.Nov 21, 13:30
Video: Arsenal trio introduce 'family members' in Europcar short film
Arsenal trio Per Mertesacker, Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain introduce their fake family members in Europcar short film.Nov 19, 10:39
On this day: Robin van Persie brace sinks Norwich City
Three years ago today, Robin van Persie scored both of Arsenal's goals in a 2-1 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road.Nov 19, 10:08
Per Mertesacker: 'Teams will continue to punish Arsenal mistakes'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker rues his side's costly mistakes which saw the Gunners relinquish a lead in the final 15 minutes of a game once again.Nov 9, 18:58
Swansea City fightback stuns sorry Arsenal
Swansea City come from a goal down to beat Arsenal 2-1 in a dramatic clash at the Liberty Stadium.Nov 9, 17:53
Per Mertesacker not worried about league title wins
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits that he won't be too disappointed if he fails to win a league title in his career.Nov 9, 03:10
Arsenal chase Winston Reid, Virgil van Dijk?
Arsenal are allegedly chasing West Ham's Winston Reid and Celtic's Virgil van Dijk as defensive replacements in the winter transfer window.Nov 8, 09:34
Jamie Carragher: 'Arsenal need two more defenders'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that Arsenal need to sign two defenders in January's transfer window.Nov 6, 21:05
Fantasy Football advice: Week 11
Sports Mole looks ahead to the 11th weekend of Premier League action from a Fantasy Football point of view.Nov 6, 14:02
Per Mertesacker warns Arsenal teammates: 'We need to raise our game'
Per Mertesacker insists that Arsenal need to "raise their game" after throwing away a three-goal lead to draw against Anderlecht in the Champions League.Nov 5, 14:31
Wasteful Arsenal pegged back by Anderlecht
Arsenal draw 3-3 against Anderlecht in Tuesday's Champions League clash at the Emirates, the Belgians pulling three goals back against the Gunners.Nov 4, 21:37
Half-Time Report: Arsenal comfortably leading Anderlecht
Arsenal are beating Anderlecht 2-0 in Tuesday evening's Champions League tie at the Emirates, thanks to Mikel Arteta and Alexis Sanchez goals.Nov 4, 20:32
Arsenal see off Burnley
Arsenal beat Burnley 3-0 thanks to goals from Alexis Sanchez and Calum Chambers.Nov 1, 16:50
Arsene Wenger questions Per Mertesacker's view that Arsenal need to train harder
Arsene Wenger rejects Per Mertesacker's claims that Arsenal need to "train harder".Oct 24, 10:42
Per Mertesacker hails "vital" teammate Lukas Podolski
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker defends teammate Lukas Podolski, claiming that the German striker is going through "a difficult period".Oct 23, 20:36
Per Mertesacker: 'I lost motivation after winning World Cup'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits that he lost motivation this season after winning the World Cup in the summer with Germany.Oct 23, 19:02
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal need to train harder'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker claims that his side is failing to reach its potential and should be 'training harder'.Oct 23, 18:46
Match Analysis: Anderlecht 1-2 Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at who impressed during the Champions League group-stage meeting between Anderlecht and Arsenal in Brussels. Oct 22, 21:30
Per Mertesacker not fazed by dropped points
Per Mertesacker insists that morale among Arsenal's players is still high, despite having won just two of their eight Premier League games this season.Oct 19, 14:32
Danny Welbeck rescues a point for Arsenal against Hull City
Danny Welbeck scores a stoppage-time eqauliser for Arsenal to snatch them a 2-2 draw with Hull City at the Emirates Stadium.Oct 18, 15:56
Report: Arsenal weigh up £32m Mats Hummels bid
Arsenal are poised to launch a £32m bid to prise Mats Hummels away from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.Oct 15, 23:32
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal must improve at set pieces'
Pert Mertesacker claims that Arsenal must improve how they handle set pieces at both ends of the pitch.Oct 15, 03:10
Germany coach Joachim Low calls for calm
Germany coach Joachim Low calls for calm in the wake of his side's Euro 2016 qualifying loss to Poland.Oct 13, 12:07
Per Mertesacker collects trophy on behalf of German national team
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker collects the Golden Henne award on behalf of the German national team at an awards ceremony in Leipzig.Oct 12, 06:57
Per Mertesacker keen to help develop Arsenal youngsters
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says that he wants to help the club's young defensive players establish themselves in the first team.Oct 11, 16:49
Per Mertesacker urges Arsenal to "learn quickly" following Chelsea defeat
Per Mertesacker warns his Arsenal teammates to "learn quickly" following their 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.Oct 5, 16:16
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