article_snippet: January signing Gabriel Paulista was preferred to the German in defence, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger Gunners boss Arsene Wenger telling BT Sport that the change was made in order to give Mertesacker a rest.
article_snippet: The German defender (centre) looks on despondently after Arsenal concede a third goal on Wednesday .
article_snippet: Arsene Wenger has come under a barrage of criticism after Arsenal's shock defeat to Monaco on Wednesday .
article_snippet: Wenger, who has come under fierce criticism after Wednesday night's 3-1 defeat by Monaco in the Champions League, maintained Arsene Wenger is still fully committed to Arsenal, urging supporters to stand by the team ahead of the 2-0 win over Roberto Martinez's men.
article_snippet: In an interview with BT Sport Arsene Wenger said: 'BT Sport have always been united at Arsenal
highlights_snippet: Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon .
  
highlights_snippet: Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said the German has been rested .
  