The Gunners saw their 10-match unbeaten run in the Barclays Premier League ended by Bafetimbi Gomis' late winner, after failing to take a string of chances at the other end. Louis van Gaal's men, who sit two points behind Arsenal, can move up to third with a win although the Gunners do have a game in hand on their rivals. Mertesacker stressed the importance of finishing in the top three and securing automatic qualification for next season's Champions League group stages. "You could feel the disappointment in the dressing room after the Swansea game, because we gave so much, but we are still positive," he said. "We still have a good level of confidence, so we are looking...
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