He then led Real out against his former club Sporting Lisbon?where he once again netted?in a 2-1 win. However, Wenger has repeatedly been linked with the 28-year-old striker. 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. aken just one point from their last two matches and are desperate to avoid a slump. However, Wengers genius on Overmars may have come with selling him. Are Tottenham able without KaneThe big fear of Spurs fans has been realised - Harry Kane will be absent for a long period with an ankle injury. Jansen needs to step up immediately, and Spurs need to see off Middlesbrough, if we are to take them seriously. This was never the greatest game, but the Gunners still made history. this weekend: Will Rooney be dropped, are Liverpool title contenders, and is Mark Hughes about to be axedTHE AXE SWINGSSeven stars who face the axe in the Prem this weekend including Wayne Rooney, David Luiz and Ross BarkleyWAYNE'S WOEWayne Rooney misses open goal in early stages against Northampton and Twitter users aren't happyWayne's WorldWayne Rooney set to lead the line at Northampton, but Jose Mourinho set to axe him for Leicester clashNEW ROO ROLEWayne Rooney has been given a new job at Manchester United. Claudio Ranieri has managed to keep most of the title-winning spine of his team but Kantes departure is being felt.