Laurent Koscielny
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich (3) 0-2 (3) Arsenal - Bayern go through on away goals - as it happened
Find how Arsenal almost defied the odds to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League against Bayern Munich with Sports Mole's updates.
Mar 13, 18:45
Report: Arsenal consider Raul Albiol approach
Arsenal are planning to add defensive reinforcements in the summer and Arsene Wenger has targeted out-of-favour Real Madrid centre-back Raul Albiol, according to reports.
Mar 12, 01:35
Team News: Nacho Monreal, Carl Jenkinson, Olivier Giroud start for Arsenal
Arsenal make four changes to the side to face Aston Villa this afternoon at the Emirates.
Feb 23, 15:02
Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny misses training
A calf injury forces Laurent Koscielny to miss Arsenal's training session ahead of their Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich.
Feb 18, 13:10
Arsene Wenger: 'I knew Bacary Sagna would be a good centre-back'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that he knew Bacary Sagna would be fine at centre-back against Sunderland after injuries forced him into the middle.
Feb 15, 06:32
Arsenal given Laurent Koscielny boost
Arsene Wenger says that Laurent Koscielny will only be out for a few days after aggravating a calf injury in the warm-up before Arsenal's win at Sunderland.
Feb 11, 08:55
Thomas Vermaelen has ankle injection to avoid operation
Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has an injection in his ankle to speed up his recovery ahead of next week's Champions League match against Bayern Munich.
Feb 11, 03:07
Laurent Koscielny injured in Arsenal warm-up
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny pulls out injured at the Stadium of Light and is replaced by Carl Jenkinson in the starting lineup for this afternoon's match against Sunderland.
Feb 9, 14:56
Arsene Wenger hails Arsenal toughness
Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal are learning how to deal with the Premier League's more physical sides and becoming tougher in the process.
Feb 4, 06:31
Arsene Wenger wanted Ryan Shawcross red
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims that Stoke City skipper Ryan Shawcross should have been sent off for a foul on Laurent Koscielny.
Feb 2, 20:35
Match Analysis: Arsenal 1-0 Stoke City
Sports Mole dissects Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Stoke City.
Feb 2, 17:40
Lukas Podolski gives Arsenal win over Stoke City
Arsenal edge a 1-0 win over Stoke City due to Lukas Podolski's deflected free kick.
Feb 2, 16:57
Half-Time Report: Stoke City hold Arsenal at break
Stoke hold Arsenal 0-0 at the halfway stage of their Premier League encounter this afternoon.
Feb 2, 15:52
Team News: Nacho Monreal to make Arsenal debut
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hands a debut to deadline-day signing Nacho Monreal while dropping Santi Cazorla, Lukas Podolski and Aaron Ramsey to the bench for their match against Stoke, who make two changes of their own.
Feb 2, 14:21
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's trip to the Falmer Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 24, 13:54
Team News: Three changes for Arsenal
Arsenal make three changes for tonight's FA Cup third-round replay against Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 16, 18:41
Thomas Vermaelen confident of Swansea City response
Thomas Vermaelen says that Arsenal will respond to their defeat to Manchester City by beating Swansea City in the FA Cup on Wednesday.
Jan 15, 07:00
James Milner: 'It's too easy to get sent off'
James Milner says that while referees have a hard job, it is too easy to get sent off in the Premier League in the modern game.
Jan 14, 06:25
Arsene Wenger takes positives from Manchester City defeat
Arsene Wenger says that Jack Wilshere's performance and Abou Diaby's return signal positives for his Arsenal team, despite their 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City.
Jan 13, 20:02
Edin Dzeko unsure of Laurent Koscielny red card
Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko says that his goal against Arsenal this afternoon is "very important" for his confidence.
Jan 13, 18:34
Match Analysis: Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City
Sports Mole provides its take on the Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 13, 18:32
Roberto Mancini: 'We should have been more clinical'
Roberto Mancini believes that his side should have been more ruthless during Sunday's 2-0 win at Arsenal in the Premier League.
Jan 13, 18:20
Manchester City ease to Arsenal victory
Manchester City cut the lead at the top to seven points thanks to a 2-0 victory away at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
Jan 13, 17:54
Half-Time Report: Manchester City in control at Arsenal
Laurent Koscielny sees red as Arsenal concede two goals during the opening 45 minutes of their home clash with Manchester City.
Jan 13, 16:48
Laurent Koscielny: 'Five or six teams can finish fourth'
Laurent Koscielny says that Arsenal are in a "war" with six other teams to try to finish in the top four and earn a Champions League spot this season.
Jan 3, 06:27
Team News: Arsenal name unchanged XI to play Southampton
Arsene Wenger sticks with the side that recorded a 7-3 win over Newcastle United for this evening's trip to Southampton.
Jan 1, 17:13
Team News: Theo Walcott stays central, Laurent Koscielny starts
Laurent Koscielny starts in place of the ill Per Mertesacker in Arsenal's only change for this evening's match against Newcastle United.
Dec 29, 17:10
Olivier Giroud fit to face Reading
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Olivier Giroud is fit to face Reading on Monday after recovering from a back injury.
Dec 14, 22:10
Four players missing for Arsenal against West Bromwich Albion
Arsene Wenger reveals that Theo Walcott, Lukas Podolski, Laurent Koscielny and Bacary Sagna will be missing for the visit of West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
Dec 6, 16:49
Team News: Arsene Wenger makes four changes against Swansea
Olivier Giroud is one of four players to be dropped to the bench by Arsene Wenger for this afternoon's visit of Swansea City.
Dec 1, 14:30
Preview: Arsenal vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Arsenal's match with Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Nov 29, 14:12
Laurent 'Koscielny out for three weeks'
Laurent Koscielny could be out of action for three weeks after he picked up a groin strain during Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Everton.
Nov 29, 06:46
Aston Villa hold Arsenal to goalless draw
Aston Villa move out of the relegation zone courtesy of a 0-0 draw with Arsenal this afternoon.
Nov 24, 19:23
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa and Arsenal stuck in stalemate
Aston Villa and Arsenal are stuck in a stalemate at half time of their Premier League match this afternoon.
Nov 24, 18:19
Laurent Koscielny "happy" with Jack Wilshere goal
Laurent Koscielny reveals that he is "happy" for Arsenal teammate Jack Wilshere to get on the scoresheet during Wednesday's Champions League victory over Montpellier.
Nov 22, 01:37
Match Analysis: Arsenal 2-0 Montpellier
Sports Mole analyses Arsenal's 2-0 win over Montpellier in the Champions League this evening.
Nov 21, 22:23
Arsenal through to Champions League last 16
Arsenal reach the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 win over Montpellier at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 21, 21:36
Half-Time Report: Arsenal goalless with Montpellier
Arsenal and Montpellier are goalless at the break in tonight's Champions League clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 21, 20:32
Team News: Mario Balotelli starts for Italy
Mario Balotelli shrugs off his snub from Roberto Mancini last weekend to lead the line for Italy against France in Parma.
Nov 14, 19:43
Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny laments injury problems
Laurent Koscielny concedes that his injury at the start of the season has forced him to struggle to play regularly for Arsenal.
Nov 10, 04:58
