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Arsenal hero Per Mertesacker admits he would get 'p****d' off at Mesut Ozil over his attitude – The Sun | The Sun
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Arsenal's Per Mertesacker (right) shouts at team-mate Mesut Ozil after the final whistle Stock Photo - Alamy
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Convince Raul' - Arsenal fans loved Per Mertesacker's hint about Mikel Arteta amid links - football.london
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