Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told the "Daily Mail' that defender Per Mertesacker must earn his spot in the starting XI after being benched for Gabriel Paulista on Sunday: "Like everybody, we are all here to serve the club and raise above our own interest. He has played many games, has a fantastic mentality, he has great mental stature, absolutely remarkable, and his contribution to the team has been excellent up to now."
Per Mertesacker
Premier League
Defender not guaranteed return to XI
Andrew Gastelum