Mertesacker planning to show Arsenal fans what he can do
The 6ft 4ins centre-half has taken some time to settle since his £8million move from Werder Bremen on the final day of the summer transfer window.
However, with some 11 Barclays Premier League starts now under his belt, Mertesacker, 27, feels he is becoming accustomed to the hustle and bustle of English football.