Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has explained his reasons for sticking with Gabriel Paulista in a three-man defence.

The Brazilian played on the right side of the defensive trio as the Gunners came from a goal down to defeat Manchester City 2-1 in extra-time of the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Gabriel has been in and out of the Arsenal XI this season but Wenger feels the current position alongside Laurent Koscielny and Rob Holding is perfect for him.

"Well, Gabriel has played some positive games as a right-back," he said.

"I felt that he has good pace, and today I felt that he could intervene for (Alex) Oxlade-Chamberlain on (Leroy) Sane going through. Sane goes through a lot in behind and I felt that he had the pace to cover, to tackle and he did that very well.

"Especially in the second half when I think he saved three of four balls. So I just thought he was well-suited for this position.

"He played right-back, he played centre-back and he plays at the moment in a position that is between the two."