Friday 17 August 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Wenger confirms Vermaelen as new Arsenal captain

EPL, Thomas Vermaelen, Arsenal v Newcastle United 
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The Belgium international centre-back replaces outbound striker Robin van Persie and will take up the reins when they kick off their Premier League campaign on Saturday

 
Thomas Vermaelen has been chosen to replace Robin van Persie as Arsenal captain, the club revealed today.

With van Persie’s imminent departure to Manchester United, Arsene Wenger was keen to name a replacement captain ahead of Saturday’s Premier League opener against Sunderland.

Mikel Arteta has been named by Wenger as vice-captain in only his second season at the club.

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