Sentences with phrase «choice central defensive pairing»

The good news is that we have our first choice central defensive pairing of Mertesacker and Koscielny back, which will hopefully mean a clean sheet as a platform for an Arsenal win.

Manolas, who represented Greece at this summer's World Cup finals, will offer Wenger a strong back - up to his first choice central defensive pairing of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.

For some time now the first choice central defensive pairing for Arsenal was Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny.

However, beyond first - choice central defensive pairing Samuel Umtiti and Gerard Pique, there is a lack of quality depth at Ernesto Valverde's disposal with Yerry Mina and Thomas Vermaelen available.

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.

Not exact matches

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will allow Thomas Vermaelen to leave in the summer but only once he has brought in a central defensive addition to offer back - up to first choice pair Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.