German defender Per Mertesacker has challenged Arsenal to show they possess the strength of character to fight their way back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League with victory at Chelsea.
The Gunners head to Stamford Bridge boosted by a midweek FA Cup third-round replay win over Swansea.
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