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Arsene Wenger confirms Mikel Arteta captaincy

By , Senior Reporter |
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that Mikel Arteta will captain the club this season.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mikel Arteta will captain Arsenal this season following the departure of Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona.

The 32-year-old, who made the move to the Emirates Stadium from Everton in 2011, will now lead the Gunners with Per Mertesacker named as his deputy.

Arsenal opened up their season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield earlier today.

Speaking after the game, Wenger is quoted by Goal.com as saying: "One: Arteta and two: Mertesacker. Arteta will be captain and Mertesacker vice-captain."

Arteta has previously captained Everton during his six years at the club.

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