A journalist 's line of inquiry with regards to an April Fools ' Day gag left Arsene Wenger bewildered during Thursday 's pre-Liverpool press conference . MailOnline ran a story on April Fools ' Day stating that prior to Arsenal 's clash with Liverpool at the Emirates , both pre-match teamtalks by captains Per Mertesacker and Jordan Henderson would be streamed live to the world . The story was of course a hoax but it still managed to create plenty of confusion for Wenger and the assembled press at Thursday 's media gathering . Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fields questions from the media at Thursday 's press conference . Wenger turns to an Arsenal official off camera after he is quizzed about Per Mertesacker 's 'live ' team talk . Wenger is informed that the story was an April Fools ' joke and no basis of truth to it . The Gunners boss and the assembled media break into a fit of laughter following the revelation . 'Per Mertsacker this week is going to give a team talk live around the world , ' asked the journalist . 'Is that not the case now before this game ? ' The bewildered Gunners boss then turns to his press officer off camera who tells Wenger : ' I think that 's an April Fools ' joke ' . 'Ah , I do apologise , ' the journalist replies prompting Wenger and the assembled press to collapse into a fit of laughter . Our story claimed that the Premier League convinced its clubs to cooperate with the move in order to keep up with the ever-changing technological landscape . The rivals were said to have agreed to a strict number of rules that will ensure neither side is left at a disadvantage . The story read : 'Although the teamtalks by Mertesacker and Henderson will not be screened on BT Sport - who are covering the match live on TV - fans who own a smartphone will be able to tune in . 'New social media tool Periscope - which was launched last week - will host both teamtalks as it bids to break into the sports market . ' Sportsmail revealed at midday on April 1 that the story was indeed a hoax - something the said journalist must 've missed ! The April Fools ' gag revolved around Arsenal captain Mertesacker giving a live team talk this weekend .
Arsenal face Arsene Wenger 's at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon . The Gunners are currently third in the Premier League table . Liverpool side are looking to consolidate their top-four finish . To read MailOnline Sport 's April Fools ' Day gag , click here . READ : Wenger reveals secrets of his Arsenal team selection process . CLICK HERE for the latest Arsenal news .