Laurent Koscielny and David Ospina were both in attendance as Arsenal held a Christmas lunch at the club's training ground on Wednesday, just hours after their 2-1 loss to Everton. The Gunners took the lead through Alexis Sanchez at Goodison Park but were pegged back when Seamus Coleman and Ashley Williams scored in each half. The defeat was Arsenal's first loss since their opening-weekend d...Full Story »

Laurent Koscielny's controversial stoppage-time winner sank Burnley 1-0 and ensured Arsene Wenger marked his 20th anniversary as Arsenal manager with a Premier League victory. Wenger, officially appointed Arsenal boss 20 years and one day ago, had cut a frustrated figure as his side failed to capitalise from numerous goalscoring chances before Koscielny appeared to turn the ball home with his...Full Story »

Laurent Koscielny believes the road to any Arsenal trophy success this season begins at home. The defender will be looking to keep out reigning Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea on Sunday afternoon when the now-struggling Blues visit the Emirates Stadium. And Koscielny thinks the Gunners' form in front of their own fans will be crucial if they are to maintain their challenges on thre...Full Story »

Russell Griffiths could be in line to make his Halifax debut in the FA Cup first round against Wycombe after completing his one-month loan move from Everton earlier this week. Manager Darren Kelly has no new injury concerns but he could have a selection headache after admitting he was impressed by a number of fringe players in Tuesday's West Riding County Cup win over Farsley. Danny Hattersley...Full Story »

The Spain international feels he has assumed the mantle of the league's bad guy from the now Barcelona star, voicing concerns over his treatment Chelsea striker Diego Costa believes he is unfairly treated by some in England and has now taken over the role of Premier League villain from Luis Suarez. Costa has been the centre of controversy on a number of occasions during his time in London - ...Full Story »

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists he now has the defensive platform to go on and win a Premier League title. The Frenchman has Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Calum Chambers and Gabriel as central defensive options and says he is not in the market for another defender. "Four is enough," Wenger said. "(Mathieu) Debuchy can play there, (Nacho) Monreal can play there, so you can say we ...Full Story »

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is reportedly friends with a number of French Arsenal players, including Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny.Both Lloris and Giroud have shown their qualities this season, and have been amongst the top performers at Spurs and Arsenal respectively.On Thursday night, Lloris and Giroud went out for dinner - how do we know?Well, both Lloris' wife Marine and Giroud...Full Story »

Per Mertesacker posted this picture on Twitter Per Mertesacker took to social media after Arsenal's 2-1 win at Crystal Palace to post a selfie with Laurent Koscielny and David Ospina – and also paid tribute to Lukas Fabianski after Swansea's victory over Manchester United.The Arsenal trio all played the full 90 minutes as goals from Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud handed Arsenal a win wh...Full Story »

· Manager says at least one player will come in· Arteta and Walcott out of trip to West Brom· Özil a suprise inclusion on Fifa world XI list· Former stalwart Burton plots Arsenal's downfall Laurent Koscielny is back in full training at Arsenal and available for Saturday's trip to West Brom. Arsène Wenger will seek to make at least one new signing during the Januar...Full Story »

The Frenchman is set to feature for the first time since last month's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but the English duo are missing with injuries Arsene Wenger has confirmed that defender Laurent Koscielny is in the Arsenal squad for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund but Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott will both miss out.The France international has been out of...Full Story »