Arsenal supporters were far from happy with Per Mertesacker’s performance against Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday.
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has been in disappointing form so far this season, and he continued that trend on Sunday.
The Gunners took on Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League high in confidence, but they had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Philippe Coutinho gave Liverpool the lead on the stroke of half time, but Mathieu Debuchy equalised just moments later for the North London outfit.
Olivier Giroud put Arsenal ahead on 64 minutes, only for Martin Skrtel to head home in injury time to salvage a point for the Reds.
Mertesacker had an overall disappointing game, and his performance against the Merseyside outfit was summed up when he ducked for Skrtel’s header which won Liverpool a point.
The 30-year-old 2014 World Cup winner has been in poor form so far this season and seems to be a liability at the back at the moment.
The former Germany international’s performance against Liverpool was criticised by the Arsenal fans, who took to social networking site Twitter to have their say.
Below are the best reactions.
When #Wenger said he wants to sign a CB in January I think it's to replace #Mertesacker. He complains about results but his to blame. #AFC
— Abdul-Muktadir Ali (@muktadirali) December 21, 2014
#Mertesacker is a poor man's Boumsong!
— ManifestX (@ManiFestX) December 21, 2014
We all know #Mertesacker is a #chicken* Always scared to #challenge properly in the #air despite his height
— Hugh (@BluesForever16) December 21, 2014
I'm sorry bud but I could beat you in the air #mertesacker
— Marc Ware (@WaresWarey) December 21, 2014
The contrast between #Mertesacker cowering at a corner & #Skrtel rising above everybody with a head wound shows what #AFC are lacking #MOTD2
— Raphael Wilson (@Raphsreality) December 21, 2014
Arsenal seriously need to fix up there defence #Mertesacker #MOTD
— Salma (@Salmahassan_x) December 21, 2014
Wasn't #Mertesacker dropped in the world cup and replaced by Hummels for the rest of the Tournament, due 2 an error he done?Take note wenger
— Dean (@Deanr87) December 21, 2014
Think #Mertesacker should retire from #Arsenal too for that howler.
— Andre Cunningham (@3TheBeasT3) December 21, 2014
The tallest defender at Arsenal who can't jump or run...He needs an extra practice #Mertesacker
— 4Th Place (@AintWizi_Gooner) December 21, 2014
No point Mertesacker being 9foot tall if his scared to attack the ball #Mertesacker #afc
— Henry's shoe laces (@tonynygooner) December 21, 2014
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