Per Mertesacker says Calum Chambers pursuit of first team football is keeping Arsenal's other three centre-backs on their toes. The 20-year-old made 36 appearances in an eye-catching debut season at the Emirates before a slight dip in form at the turn of the year saw Arsene Wenger withdraw him from the firing line. Confidence rebuilt, the Southampton Academy graduate has been handed two starts, consolidating his credentials as the Gunners' fourth choice central defender behind Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel. Paying tribute to the 20-year-old's eagerness to learn the BFG told Arsenal Player that he expects Chambers to become a top player: “He’s a good guy and we challenge...
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