Szczesny’s father criticises Arsenal’s defence

“Unfortunately in that situation Mertesacker showed the agility of a rhinoceros.”

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny should not be singled out for Arsenal’s defensive failings this season, according to the father of the Poland international.

Szczesny has found his position under the spotlight this week following reports he was caught smoking in the showers after Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat at Southampton on New Year’s Day, when his errors played a part for both goals.