article_snippet: Per Mertesacker had to admit that the prospect of ever winning the European Cup was a distant dream for Arsenal as they came to terms with another early exit.
article_snippet: Per Mertesacker (left) talks with referee Svein Oddvar Moen during the match on Tuesday night .
article_snippet: Mertesacker (centre) congratulates Aaron Ramsey on Aaron Ramsey goal against Monaco but it wasn't enough .
article_snippet: Mertesacker (centre) is brought down to the ground after a challenge by Monaco's Fabinho .
article_snippet: Far,’ said Mertesacker (centre).
article_snippet: ’ Mertesacker (centre) said:
highlights_snippet: Per Mertesacker admitted the Champions League is a distant dream .
  