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Arsenal skipper Per Mertesacker says Premier League giants must respect non-league Lincoln City in FA Cup tie

Daily Mail | March 10, 2017

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Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker admits Lincoln demand respect for their FA Cup exploits this season as the pair meet on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.

The Gunners host the Vanarama National League leaders and go into the match as heavy favourites, despite a recent run of poor form.

Manager Arsene Wenger has come in for criticism and another protest march against his continued leadership of the team has been scheduled by supporters ahead of kick-off.

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker has warned his team-mates to be on their guard when they play Lincoln City in the quarter-final of the FA Cup
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker has warned his team-mates to be on their guard when they play Lincoln City in the quarter-final of the FA Cup
Mertesacker with under-fire manager Arsene Wenger in a press conference this week
Mertesacker with under-fire manager Arsene Wenger in a press conference this week
The Gunners should be wary of non-league Lincoln, seen celebrating their winner at Burnley
The Gunners should be wary of non-league Lincoln, seen celebrating their winner at Burnley

A run of five defeats in seven games has left the FA Cup as the only realistic trophy Arsenal can win this season.

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