Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker admits Lincoln demand respect for their FA Cup exploits this season as the pair meet on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. The Gunners host the Vanarama National League leaders and go into the match as heavy favourites, despite a recent run of poor form.
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Mertesacker backs Wenger and demands fighting spirit from Arsenal
Per Mertesacker has conceded Arsenal were “not ready for a fight” in recent weeks but insists everyone remains happy to play under Arsene Wenger. The Gunners have lost four of their last six games in all competitions, falling off the pace in the Premier League and facing a Champions League exit after losing 5-1 to Bayern Munich last month.
Mertesacker signs Arsenal contract extension
The World Cup-winning defender is yet to feature for the Gunners this season due to injury but will remain with the club until June 2018 The former Germany international’s current deal was due to come to an end in June, but the north London outfit have taken up an option to keep hold of him for an extra season. Mertesacker is yet to feature this season due to an injury, though Wenger is hopeful he will be back in action in the coming weeks.
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker staying with Gunners for one more year
Arsene Wenger has announced Arsenal have taken up a one-year option to extend captain Per Mertesacker’s contract at the Emirates Stadium. The 32-year-old defender has yet to play for the Gunners this season after suffering a serious knee injury in a July friendly against Lens, and his deal was due to expire at the end of the campaign.
Per Mertesacker to sign 12-month Arsenal deal extension
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger handed triple injury boost as he reveals team news ahead of Burnley clash
The Gunners boss is boosted by the return of Hector Bellerin, Francis Coquelin and Kieran Gibbs for the Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking in a press conference in the above video, the Arsenal manager also confirmed that Olivier Giroud has been back in training since yesterday.
Arsenal will extend Cazorla and Mertesacker deals, Wenger confirms
The players’ contracts are nearing expiration but the Frenchman insists their time at the club is not coming to an end any time soon Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the club are likely to use their option to extend Santi Cazorla and Per Mertesacker’s expiring contracts. Cazorla, 32, has been heavily linked with a return to La Liga, with Atletico Madrid reportedly keen to sign him, while Mertesacker has caught the attention of former clubs Werder Bremen and Hannover.