Premier League Academy players learn about the significance of the day on 27 January as part of their enrichment programmes ...

They are also all left-footed, versatile, determined and exceptionally talented young footballers. If you were to ask Per ...

Both Tomas Rosicky and Per Mertesacker are in the frame to take on the position from Edu. Rosicky has been the sporting director at Sparta Prague for the past six years, impressing in the role.

Mertesacker was not named in ... "We will see some of our young centre backs as well. With Per being out, we are a bit short on the experience front and we are looking to bring somebody in." ...

it is harder for young centre-backs to break through than players in any other position. Arsenal's academy looks like it is making progress under Per Mertesacker's leadership as top starlets ...

Per Mertesacker has admitted that Arsenal were simply not good enough in their 3-2 Champions League defeat to Olympiacos. The Premier League side twice got back into Tuesday's game after falling ...

In a joint mission statement, Per Mertesacker and Head of Education Matt Henly said: “Working within our community reflects the values of the Strong Young Gunners we aim to produce within the Academy, ...