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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Carl Jenkinson hails Per Mertesacker leadership
Carl Jenkinson is full of praise for Per Mertesacker for the German's influence as Arsenal captain.Sep 6, 07:45
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal should be proud of signing Mesut Ozil'
Per Mertesacker believes that Arsenal should be "proud" of signing Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid.Sep 5, 17:29
Arsenal to offer Bacary Sagna, Per Mertesacker new contracts?
Arsenal will reportedly offer defensive duo Bacary Sagna and Per Mertesacker new deals.Sep 5, 15:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F35%2FSuarezVermaelen_20120902.jpg "Thomas Vermaelen, Luis Suarez")
Thomas Vermaelen eyes Arsenal comeback
Thomas Vermaelen wants to return from injury for Arsenal's Capital One Cup match against West Bromwich Albion later this month.Sep 5, 08:00
Mesut Ozil relishing new challenge at Arsenal
Mesut Ozil says that he cannot wait to link up with his German teammates at Arsenal.Sep 4, 06:37
Per Mertesacker hails Arsenal spirit
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is pleased with how his side have bounced back from their defeat to Aston Villa last month.Sep 3, 01:31
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players who made their mark in the Premier League this weekend.Sep 2, 10:40
Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Top five matches at the Emirates Stadium
With Arsenal preparing to host Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow afternoon, Sports Mole looks back at five of the best clashes between the two teams at the Emirates Stadium.Aug 31, 12:44
Where do Arsenal still need to strengthen?
Sports Mole considers three key areas where Arsenal need to make signings.Aug 30, 10:54
Match Analysis: Arsenal 2-0 Fenerbahce
Sports Mole analyses the action between Arsenal and Fenerbahce in the Champions League qualifying playoff this evening.Aug 27, 21:18
Team News: Jack Wilshere returns to starting lineup
Jack Wilshere returns to the Arsenal team for the Champions League qualifying tie with Fenerbahce. Aug 27, 18:10
Carl Jenkinson hails "excellent" centre-back Bacary Sagna
Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson hails the "excellent" performances of Bacary Sagna so far this season in an unfamiliar centre-back role.Aug 27, 03:56
Arsene Wenger hails "fantastic" Per Mertesacker
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger praises the "fantastic" leadership qualities of Per Mertesacker following the team's win over Fulham in the Premier League.Aug 26, 10:49
Live Commentary: Fenerbahce 0-3 Arsenal - as it happened
Sports Mole's text commentary of a confidence-boosting 3-0 win for Arsenal over Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.Aug 21, 17:45
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal must start well against Fenerbahce'
Per Mertesacker believes that Arsenal must start well against Fenerbahce during the first leg of their Champions League qualifying playoff in Turkey.Aug 21, 10:07
Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the best 11 players from the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.Aug 19, 10:36
Seven players Arsenal can still sign
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at realistic transfer targets for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who has two weeks left to improve his squad.Aug 19, 08:59
Arsene Wenger: 'Per Mertesacker will be captain tomorrow'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Per Mertesacker will captain the Gunners against Aston Villa tomorrow.Aug 16, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F46%2Fper-mertesacker-arsenal.jpg "Per Mertesacker celebrates scoring Arsenal's first on November 17, 2012")
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal well prepared for new season'
Per Mertesacker claims that Arsenal are "well prepared" for the new Premier League campaign.Aug 12, 11:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F30%2Fasia-cup.jpg "Manchester City players celebrate winning the Asia Cup on July 27, 2013")
Team News: Alvaro Negredo, Fernandinho start for Manchester City against Arsenal
Alvaro Negredo and Fernandinho both start for Manchester City against Arsenal in Helsinki.Aug 10, 13:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F28%2Flukas-podolski-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal's Lukas Podolski in action against an Indonesian XI on July 14, 2013")
Arsenal's Lukas Podolski, Per Mertesacker dress up as Samurai warriors
Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker dress up as Samurai warriors while on the Japanese leg of their pre-season tour with Arsenal.Jul 25, 12:36
Video: Arsenal's Per Mertasacker dances at fans' party in Hanoi
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker performs an impromptu dance while on stage at a fans' party in Hanoi.Jul 17, 13:27
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal can mount title challenge'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker backs his side to mount a title challenge if they can maintain a consistent run of form next season.Jul 15, 00:14
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Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal need to be like Manchester United and Manchester City'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker feels that to win the Premier League title his side need to be more like Manchester United and Manchester City.Jul 14, 04:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F12%2Fashley-williams-wales.jpg "Wales' Ashley Williams celebrates the win over Scotland on March 22, 2013")
Report: Arsenal step up Ashley Williams pursuit
Arsenal will reportedly again try to sign Ashley Williams after Thomas Vermaelen was ruled out of their pre-season tour with a back injury.Jul 11, 07:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F34%2Fthomasvermaelen.jpg "Thomas Vermaelen")
Thomas Vermaelen return delayed by back injury
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is ruled out of the club's pre-season tour of Asia with a persistent back injury.Jul 9, 03:56
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Tony Adams: 'Familiarity crucial for centre-backs'
Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams believes that stability in the centre-back position is key to a solid defence.Jun 24, 21:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F20%2Fnewcastle-arsenal_1.jpg "Arsenal Laurent Koscielny celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 19, 2013")
Laurent Koscielny wants Arsenal stay
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny tells manager Arsene Wenger that he is happy to stay in North London next season, according to reports.Jun 18, 01:11
Video: Per Mertesacker skins Didier Drogba with skilful roulette
Per Mertesacker embarrases Didier Drogba during Michael Ballack's testimonial match in Germany.Jun 6, 07:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Flaurent-koscielny-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny in action against Blackburn on February 16, 2013")
Bayern Munich renew Laurent Koscielny interest
Bayern Munich want Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny to become Pep Guardiola's first defensive addition this summer, according to reports.Jun 4, 02:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F22%2Fjozy-altidore-fabian-johnson-usa.jpg "USA's Jozy Altidore celebrates with team mate Fabian Johnson and fans after scoring the opening goal against Germany in a friendly match on June 2, 2013")
USA defeat Germany in Washington
USA defeat Germany 4-3 at the RFK Stadium in Washington.Jun 2, 20:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F46%2Fmiroslavklose_20100627.jpg "Miroslav Klose")
Team News: Miroslav Klose in attack for Germany
Miroslav Klose starts in attack for Germany, although Joachim Low takes the chance to share the caps around as his team take on the USA at the RFK Stadium in Washington.Jun 2, 18:12
Laurent Koscielny hails crucial Champions League qualification
Laurent Koscielny says that qualifying for the Champions League is massive for Arsenal after their win over Newcastle United.May 20, 05:44
Per Mertesacker: 'We must maintain focus'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesakcer believes that his side will benefit from the intense pressure of facing teams fighting for relegation in their final two fixtures.May 5, 23:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F46%2Fwojciech-szczesny-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny applauds at the end of their win over Spurs on November 18, 2012")
Wojciech Szczesny praises Arsenal's centre-back pairing
Arsenal defenders Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker receive praise from their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.Apr 29, 14:29
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Aaron Ramsey praises Arsenal's improvements in defence
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey insists that Arsenal have improved immensely in defence.Apr 22, 09:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F17%2Flaurent-koscielny-and-per-mertesacker.jpg "Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker applaud the fans after the match against Aston Villa on November 24, 2012")
Laurent Koscielny lauds Per Mertesacker partnership
Laurent Koscielny expresses his delight at partnering Per Mertesacker in the Arsenal defence.Apr 22, 07:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F16%2Ftottenham-hotspur-manchester-city_5.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring against Manchester City on April 21, 2013")
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.Apr 21, 22:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Faston-villa-fulham_1.jpg "Fulham manager Martin Jol before his side's match against Aston Villa on April 13, 2013")
Martin Jol: "We deserved to get something"
Fulham boss Martin Jol feels that his side "deserved" to get something from their Premier League clash with Arsenal at Craven Cottage.Apr 21, 02:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F11%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger before the match against Bayern Munich on March 13, 2013")
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger: "Fulham played very well"
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal struggled against Fulham despite winning the Premier League match 1-0.Apr 20, 17:05
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