Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny backs Olivier Giroud to "come back stronger" from injury
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny believes that Olivier Giroud will "come back stronger" from his injury as long as he stays mentally positive.
Sep 10, 10:42
Player Ratings: Leicester City 1-1 Arsenal
Sports Mole picks out who impressed, and who didn't, in the 1-1 Premier League draw between Leicester City and Arsenal.
Aug 31, 20:05
Match Analysis: Leicester City 1-1 Arsenal
Sports Mole runs the rule over the 1-1 draw between Leicester City and Arsenal in the Premier League.
Aug 31, 18:57
On this day: Manchester United hit eight past Arsenal
On this day in 2011, Manchester United thrash Arsenal 8-2 in a one-sided Premier League encounter at Old Trafford.
Aug 28, 11:06
Arsene Wenger explains Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny inclusions
Arsene Wenger explains the thinking behind his team selection for the visit of Besiktas.
Aug 27, 19:28
Team News: Alexis Sanchez starts for Arsenal
Alexis Sanchez starts up front for Arsenal in their crucial Champions League qualifier with Besiktas at the Emirates.
Aug 27, 19:12
Preview: Everton vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's trip to Everton as the Premier League prepares for the season's first clash between two teams tipped to be in the title running.
Aug 21, 16:50
Team News: Olivier Giroud returns to Arsenal starting lineup
Olivier Giroud returns to the Arsenal starting lineup as one of two changes as the Gunners take on Besiktas in a Champions League qualifier.
Aug 19, 19:09
Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs out for two to three weeks with hamstring injury
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Kieran Gibbs will be out of action for two to three weeks with a hamstring problem.
Aug 19, 08:28
Arsenal given Laurent Koscielny fitness boost
Laurent Koscielny takes part in training ahead of Arsenal's Champions League playoff against Besiktas on Tuesday.
Aug 18, 13:18
Arsene Wenger sweats on Laurent Koscielny fitness
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that Laurent Koscielny may miss the Gunners' Champions League clash with Besiktas on Tuesday.
Aug 18, 04:34
Player Ratings: Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in their Premier League opener.
Aug 16, 20:54
Match Analysis: Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole dissects the action as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in their Premier League opener at the Emirates.
Aug 16, 20:12
Arsene Wenger hails Arsenal desire
Arsene Wenger pays tribute to his Arsenal side after Aaron Ramsey scored a late winner to beat Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener at the Emirates.
Aug 16, 20:03
Late Aaron Ramsey winner downs brave Crystal Palace
Aaron Ramsey hits a late winner as Arsenal come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in their Premier League opener.
Aug 16, 19:25
Half-Time Report: Laurent Koscielny cancels out Brede Hangeland opener
Laurent Koscielny heads a stoppage-time equaliser as Arsenal and Crystal Palace head into the break at the Emirates Stadium level at 1-1.
Aug 16, 18:19
Team News: Arsenal new boys start against Crystal Palace
Arsene Wenger names new signings Alexis Sanchez, Calum Chambers and Mathieu Debuchy in Arsenal's first XI for the visit of Crystal Palace.
Aug 16, 16:51
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates, which the home side won 2-1.
Aug 16, 16:30
Five opening-day shocks in Premier League
Sports Mole takes a look at five shocks that have occurred on the opening day of the Premier League since its creation in 1992.
Aug 15, 11:24
Preview: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's Premier League season opener against Crystal Palace at the Emirates as the Gunners look to build on their 2014 FA Cup triumph.
Aug 14, 20:50
Arsenal begin negotiations with Kostas Manolas?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is eager to hurry through a deal to sign Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas, according to reports.
Aug 12, 19:10
Report: Barcelona make Thomas Vermaelen bid
Barcelona make a £10m offer for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to a report.
Aug 5, 19:56
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen ready for crunch talks with Arsene Wenger
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is said to be planning to hold showdown talks with the club to resolve his future.
Aug 1, 00:07
Team News: Miroslav Klose one of three Germany changes
Joachim Low names three changes to his Germany side for the World Clash with France, with striker Miroslav Klose among those coming in.
Jul 4, 16:07
Match Analysis: France 2-0 Nigeria
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup last-16 match between France and Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia.
Jun 30, 19:50
Team News: Mamadou Sakho misses out for France
A thigh injury rules Liverpool centre-back Mamadou Sakho out of France's World Cup tie with Nigeria.
Jun 30, 16:05
Live Commentary: France 2-0 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the World Cup last 16 match between France and Nigeria at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia.
Jun 30, 16:00
Bacary Sagna: 'Laurent Koscielny one of the best defenders in the world'
France's Bacary Sagna believes that teammate Laurent Koscielny is one of the best defenders in the world and has shone at the World Cup so far.
Jun 30, 02:28
Preview: France vs. Nigeria
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the World Cup last-16 tie between France and Nigeria in Brasilia.
Jun 29, 14:57
Laurent Koscielny wary of Nigeria test
France defender Laurent Koscielny warns Les Blues not to take Nigeria for granted in Monday's last 16 clash in Brasilia.
Jun 29, 09:38
Preview: Ecuador vs. France
Sports Mole peers ahead to the Group E match on Wednesday, as France look to wrap up top spot.
Jun 23, 19:50
Player Ratings: France 5-2 Switzerland
Sports Mole rates all of the players involved in France's 5-2 destruction of Switzerland in Group E of the World Cup.
Jun 20, 23:43
Tom Cleverley or Chris Smalling to be part of Thomas Vermaelen deal?
Arsenal will reportedly ask for either Tom Cleverley or Chris Smalling as a makeweight in any deal which sees captain Thomas Vermaelen leave for Manchester United.
Jun 17, 01:34
Team News: Arsenal duo Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud left out for France's World Cup opener
Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud are both on the France bench for Les Bleus' opening World Cup fixture against Honduras.
Jun 15, 19:21
Manchester United bid for Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen?
Manchester United will reportedly move for Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen this summer.
Jun 15, 01:47
Laurent Koscielny rues Franck Ribery's absence
Laurent Koscielny admits that France have found it hard to deal with the absence of Franck Ribery.
Jun 14, 01:58
France play down Laurent Koscielny fitness fears
France's team doctor Franck Le Gall plays down concerns over the fitness of Laurent Koscielny, despite the centre-back missing training yesterday.
Jun 12, 21:02
Arsenal duo Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny sit out France training
Arsenal duo Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud both sit out of France's training session on Wednesday, with Les Bleus staff insisting that the pair were simply resting.
Jun 12, 12:40
Laurent Koscielny confident of France progress
Laurent Koscielny says that he is confident France can progress from the group stages at the World Cup.
Jun 11, 23:49
Laurent Koscielny wants world-class striker
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny encourages manager Arsene Wenger to break the bank in signing a 30-goal-per-season striker this summer.
Jun 5, 22:36
