Laurent Koscielny
Per Mertesacker: 'My priority is to get a new Arsenal contract'
Per Mertesacker says that his "priority" is to earn a new contract at Arsenal before his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Nov 1, 14:58
Arsenal's winning run ended by Middlesbrough in Emirates stalemate
Arsenal's winning run ends at seven games as Middlesbrough restrict the North London outfit to a goalless draw in the Premier League.
Oct 22, 16:54
Team News: Francis Coquelin, Mohamed Elneny in for Arsenal
Francis Coquelin and Mohamed Elneny come into the Arsenal starting lineup for the visit of Middlesbrough.
Oct 22, 14:03
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny: 'We are more confident this season'
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny says that he and his teammates are much more "confident" this season after winning their last seven games in all competitions.
Oct 21, 18:41
Mesut Ozil hits hat-trick in Arsenal rout
Mesut Ozil scores a hat-trick as Arsenal thrash Ludogorets Razgrad 6-0 in their Champions League Group A clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 19, 21:37
Olivier Giroud challenges UFC star Conor McGregor to cage fight
Olivier Giroud jokingly offers to fight UFC champion Conor McGregor, but concedes that he would probably last just 10 seconds before tasting defeat.
Oct 18, 14:13
Team News: Arsenal unchanged for Swansea City visit
Arsene Wenger names an unchanged Arsenal XI as Bob Bradley takes charge of Swansea City for the first time.
Oct 15, 14:06
Paul Pogba strike sees France beat Netherlands
Paul Pogba scores the only goal of the match as France record a 1-0 win away to Netherlands in Monday night's 2018 World Cup qualification match.
Oct 10, 21:38
Laurent Koscielny praises Arsene Wenger impact
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny praises Arsene Wenger for helping him to "grow as a player and a man".
Oct 5, 21:50
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal career is not over'
Experienced centre-back Per Mertesacker is confident that he can become an 'important player' for Arsenal once again.
Oct 5, 16:26
Shkodran Mustafi: 'Arsenal have good character and steel to prosper in league'
Shkodran Mustafi feels that Arsenal displayed the "steel" required to impress in the Premier League after Laurent Koscielny's stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win at Burnley.
Oct 3, 21:31
Sean Dyche dismayed by manner of home defeat to Arsenal
Burnley manager Sean Dyche questions the decision to add on further additional time at the end of the game after seeing Arsenal nick a winner right at the death.
Oct 2, 19:29
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal "a bit fortunate" to beat Burnley
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal were lucky to claim victory over Burnley on Sunday evening, with Laurent Koscielny's late winner coming in controversial circumstances.
Oct 2, 19:08
Laurent Koscielny: 'Referee decision to award Arsenal goal must be respected'
Laurent Koscielny says he does not know if his goal against Burnley on Sunday was a handball, but believes that the referee's decision to award it must be respected.
Oct 2, 18:52
Late Laurent Koscielny goal gives Arsenal win at Burnley
Burnley succumb to a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League clash at Turf Moor, courtesy of Laurent Koscielny's controversial injury-time goal.
Oct 2, 18:28
Team News: Granit Xhaka replaces injured Francis Coquelin
Granit Xhaka comes in for the injured Francis Coquelin and Gabriel returns to the bench as Arsenal welcome Basel in the Champions League.
Sep 28, 18:43
Team News: Cesc Fabregas in for Chelsea, Arsenal unchanged
Cesc Fabregas is recalled to the Chelsea lineup to face an unchanged Arsenal side at the Emirates.
Sep 24, 16:34
Preview: Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates.
Sep 23, 19:50
Laurent Koscielny: 'Arsenal wanted three points from Paris Saint-Germain tie'
Laurent Koscielny admits that Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain is bittersweet, as his side were desperate for victory despite being far from their best.
Sep 13, 22:32
Team News: Laurent Koscielny starts for Arsenal, Petr Cech drops to bench
Arsene Wenger starts Laurent Koscielny in the heart of defence for Arsenal's Champions League tie away at Paris Saint-Germain.
Sep 13, 19:10
Laurent Koscielny eases injury fears as he trains ahead of PSG clash
Laurent Koscielny trains with Arsenal following concerns that he could miss tomorrow's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain because of facial injuries.
Sep 12, 16:33
Laurent Koscielny doubt for Arsenal's Champions League clash against PSG
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is a doubt for tomorrow's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain due to facial injuries that he suffered at the weekend.
Sep 12, 09:49
Santi Cazorla's late penalty sneaks win for Arsenal over Southampton
Santi Cazorla scores a late penalty to sneak a 2-1 win for Arsenal over Southampton at the Emirates.
Sep 10, 16:58
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-1 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates.
Sep 10, 14:00
Middlesbrough agree deal to sign Arsenal defender Calum Chambers on loan?
Middlesbrough reportedly agree to sign Arsenal defender Calum Chambers on a season-long loan deal.
Aug 29, 12:44
Laurent Koscielny hails "very important" Arsenal win over Watford
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny talks up the importance of his side's first win of the season - a 3-1 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road.
Aug 27, 19:38
Arsenal beat Watford to pick up first win of season
Arsenal record their first win of the new Premier League season with a 3-1 victory over winless Watford at Vicarage Road.
Aug 27, 16:54
Team News: Mesut Ozil returns for Arsenal
Mesut Ozil returns for Arsenal's trip to Watford, while Olivier Giroud remains on the bench.
Aug 27, 14:02
Preview: Watford vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road.
Aug 25, 18:05
Rob Holding desperate to feature for Arsenal in Champions League
Arsenal defender Rob Holding insists that it will be a "great honour and privilege" to represent the club in the Champions League this season.
Aug 25, 17:43
Claudio Ranieri refuses to comment on penalty calls in Leicester City, Arsenal draw
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri refuses to comment about two penalty shouts during his side's goalless Premier League draw against Arsenal on Saturday.
Aug 20, 20:36
Leicester City, Arsenal play out stalemate at King Power Stadium
Leicester City and Arsenal, last season's top two sides in the Premier League, are made to wait for their first win of the season after playing out a goalless draw.
Aug 20, 19:22
Arsene Wenger: 'Top-class centre-backs are hard to come by'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that top-class centre-backs are hard to come by as he continues his search for defensive reinforcements.
Aug 18, 23:04
Preview: Leicester City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between last season's top two as champions Leicester City host Arsenal at the King Power Stadium.
Aug 18, 16:09
Arsene Wenger 'may gamble' on fitness of star trio
Arsene Wenger 'may take a gamble' on bringing Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil back early from their breaks, as Arsenal aim to return to winning ways.
Aug 18, 09:47
Report: Arsenal refusing to meet Shkodran Mustafi fee
Valencia ace Shkodran Mustafi's move to Arsenal is reportedly on the brink of collapse, as the Gunners are unwilling to offer more than £20m for the defender.
Aug 15, 23:23
Arsenal weighing up bids for Omer Toprak, Simon Kjaer?
Omer Toprak and Simon Kjaer, of Bayer Leverkusen and Fenerbahce respectively, are both reportedly targets for Arsenal as their search for a new defender goes on.
Aug 15, 19:52
Arsenal name defender Per Mertesacker as new captain
Arsenal name Per Mertesacker as the club's new captain following the departure of Mikel Arteta.
Aug 13, 12:07
Preview: Arsenal vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews the standout fixture from the opening weekend of the Premier League, as Arsenal play host to Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 12, 15:23
Arsene Wenger: 'Young Arsenal centre-backs will cope with Liverpool'
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal will cope with Liverpool in their first Premier League game of the season despite not having a senior centre-back available for selection.
Aug 12, 11:38
