#4 Koscielny's return gives defensive discipline
Whether last weekend’s 4-3 rout could have been avoided if Laurent Koscielny had played is now a moot question. Here, though, he was an inspiration, guiding the young Rob Holding and showing the composure to snuff out the challenge of Vardy.
Koscielny could have easily been held accountable for the penalty when Drinkwater, went down under his challenge at the end of the first half. But thankfully for him and the rest of the Arsenal fans, Clattenburg waved play on and the moment was gone.
Much was made about his absence last weekend, as Arsenal’s defence laboured last Sunday, but an extended holiday does seem to be the right way forward given the injury picked up by Ramsey last summer. While Arsene, may have midfield reinforcements, it is necessary that he brings in defensive personnel who can assist the ever present Koscielny.
