ably, Arsenals best right-back since Lee DixonLaurent KoscielnyDespite Arsenal fans grumblings over recent years that the side have become the nearly men in the Premier League, Laurent Koscielny has established himself as the bedrock of the Arsenal defence. With more freedom in the park, Pogba can seize his chance to step up to the plate and be The Man. News Group Newspapers Ltd22Nicholas Anelka was singed as a rookie striker - but developed into one o. There is no NGolo KanteThe Frenchman last season became the first player in Europes top five leagues to win more than 100 tackles. ow to eight points could already spell the end of the title ambitions of each club. He then led Real out against his former club Sporting Lisbon?where he once again netted?in a 2-1 win. He was signed for £10million from Lorient in 2010, and few would argue that he has gone on to become one of the best central defenders in the Premier League. Liverpool’s Champions League winning squad could not get in contact with him. Ozil, Arsenals record signing at £42m, at times looked disinterested in life at the Emirates but has adjusted. The pair were level in the Premier League and had drawn 0-0 at Villa Park in the original game.