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Official: Arsenal Announce Club Captain & Vices Despite Contrary Reports

Arsene Wenger has named Per Mertesacker as Arsenal's Club captain for 2016/17 season despite the defender being sidelined until the New Year, with the likes of Laurent Koscielny, Santi Cazorla and Petr Cech as stand-ins (via Arsenal.com). The Gunners line up against Liverpool without their new captain who suffered a serious knee injury against Lens in the opening pre-season friendly, but Wenger believes the German is the 'natural' choice as he is a highly respected professional among the players. Contrary reports suggested Santi Cazorla could be in line to take the armband, the Spaniard is likely to lead the team out against Liverpool however. 'Per is a very respected figure in the...
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