Arsenal fans hit out at Per Mertesacker as he misses huge FA Youth Cup clash to attend NBA game

Arsenal fans hit out at Per Mertesacker after the Gunners academy boss missed his side’s Under-18s clash against Tottenham to attend NBA game at London’s O2 Arena. 'Maybe he should be Mertesacker am I right?,' said one Twitter user after learning of his absence. Another added: 'Get rid out of the Club mate absolutely disrespect.' While one user questioned how the young players would respond to this sort of behaviour, by saying: 'What kind of message does that send the youth players?' Young Gunners were made to scrap for a draw against Spurs after Bukayo Saka converted from the penalty spot to make it 2-2.

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