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Arsène Wenger's men plagued by a consistency conundrum | Michael Cox

The Guardian — Arsenal's tendency to compensate for poor starts with a desperate late rally became a microcosm of their season overallThroughout this season, Arsenal have started home matches extremely tentatively, a problem Arsène Wenger has acknowledged. When quizzed a couple of months ago, the club captain, Thomas Vermaelen, had an interesting explanation. "We're looking at how the opposition has set up and reacting to it, rather than playing our own game," he conceded. His deputy, Mikel Arteta, admitted he was aware of Arsenal's contrasting records in a "first half" and "second half" Premier League table...

Manchester United April 28, 2013

Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen says playing Manchester United is 'not a big deal'

Daily Mail — Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen maintains it is 'not a big deal' that Manchester United will come to the Emirates Stadium as newly-crowned Barclays Premier League champions tomorrow.

Arsenal April 27, 2013

Arsene Wenger could sell Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen

Daily Mail — If Arsene Wenger escapes the hole he was in when Arsenal slipped seven points behind Tottenham he will reflect happily on a return to the club’s tradition of stubborn resistance.

Arsenal April 21, 2013

Thomas Vermaelen vows to fight for Arsenal future

Daily Mail — Thomas Vermaelen will plead with Arsene Wenger not to call time on his Arsenal career this summer. The centre half has fallen behind Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny in the pecking order.

Arsenal April 17, 2013

Arsenal must fight for Champions League spot - Thomas Vermalen

Daily Mail — Captain Thomas Vermaelen has challenged Arsenal to maintain their momentum towards securing a top-four finish with victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow night.

Arsenal April 15, 2013

Thomas Vermaelen challenges Arsenal to continue top-four momentum against Everton

The Independent — Captain Thomas Vermaelen has challenged Arsenal to maintain their momentum towards securing a top-four finish with victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow night.

Arsenal April 15, 2013

Rosicky is blessed with ‘almost perfect’ technique

The Sun — THOMAS VERMAELEN has hailed Arsenal’s two-goal Czech hero who has struggled with injuries yet again this term

Arsenal April 12, 2013

Thomas Vermaelen working hard to win place back in Arsenal side

Daily Mail — Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen insists his work-rate will remain the same - whether he is in the side or not. The Belgium centre-back was dropped to the bench for the Gunners' last two games.

Arsenal March 29, 2013

I’m not Gunner walk out

The Sun — THOMAS VERMAELEN has vowed to win back his Arsenal spot — despite interest from Spanish giants Barcelona

Arsenal March 21, 2013

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger warns Thomas Vermaelen he may have to wait for return

Daily Telegraph — Arsène Wenger has warned that Thomas Vermaelen's status as Arsenal captain will not influence his team selection.

Arsenal March 15, 2013

Arsène Wenger says Thomas Vermaelen not guaranteed return

The Independent — Arsène Wenger has cast doubt over Thomas Vermaelen’s Arsenal future by saying that just because he is captain of the club it does not mean he is guaranteed to be in the starting line up.

Arsenal March 15, 2013

Arsene Wenger has selection dilemma over Thomas Vermaelen and Wojciech Szczesny ahead of Swansea v Arsenal

The Independent — Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has yet to make up his mind whether to recall captain Thomas Vermaelen and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny at Swansea tomorrow - but said “nobody is guaranteed a place”.

Arsenal March 15, 2013

Wojciech Szczesny and Thomas Vermaelen facing fight to save Arsenal careers

Daily Mail — Wojciech Szczesny is set to clash with Arsene Wenger over the Arsenal manager's plans to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer. Skipper Thomas Vermaelen is also facing a fight to save his Gunners career.

Arsenal March 14, 2013

Arsenal Man of the Match: Laurent Koscielny

The Short Fuse — Laurent Koscielny was Arsenal's best centre back last season; a constant starter who sometimes single-handedly kept Arsenal from being a complete and utter disaster defensively last season. He's probably Arsenal's best centre back, but has had his playing time limited this season because Thomas Vermaelen has been fit all this season, and is also Arsenal's captain. It's unfortunate, because Koscielny has all the attributes of Vermaelen, while being better, and less culpable to the constant mistakes that Vermaelen makes. He showed some of that against Bayern Munich in the first leg, whe...

Arsenal March 14, 2013

Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Thomas Vermaelen urges fringe players to fight in crucial Champions League clash

Daily Telegraph — Henry Winter: Thomas Vermaelen warns Arsenal will not go out without a fight against Bayern Munich.

Arsenal March 12, 2013

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