It was clear from last season that we needed a better central defensive pairing. (avillafan.com)
The club's first choice central defensive pairing of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker proved very capable last term and Manolas may be an intelligent option to bring in as back - up. (caughtoffside.com)
Jose Giminez at Athletico Madrid, one half of this season's best central defensive pairing in Europe - hardly conceded any goals in La Liga or the Champions League this season. (justarsenal.com)