Arsenal vice-captain Per Mertesacker has launched a frank statement regarding the club's future in Europe's top competition after the Gunners were knocked out in the last-16 stage for the fifth year in a row. In previous years, losing to Bayern Munich and Barcelona was deemed acceptable, but the exit to Monaco is a real blow and one which raises question regarding where the club is going. A spirited fight back was nothing but a heroic failure and Mertesacker has accepted that Arsenal are not close to landing their first Champions League title. SEE MORE: Arsenal FC news ‘Arsene Wenger deserves stick,’ claims former Arsenal hero (Image) LOL – Giant yellow man photobombs Arsenal legend...
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