Diaby will model himself on Yaya

Abou Diaby hopes his return to fitness will provide Arsenal with their own version of marauding Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure.

Diaby will model himself on Yaya
Mon, 03 Sep, 2012 - 16:56

Abou Diaby hopes his return to fitness will provide Arsenal with their own version of marauding Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure.

Diaby has started all three of the Gunners’ Barclays Premier League matches this season following a year blighted by injury.

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