Coquelin relishing enforcer role for Gunners
Arsenal’s new midfield enforcer Francis Coquelin will have no problem reining in their attack-minded big-name stars if it means keeping the team into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.
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SUBSCRIBEFrancis Coquelin (left) holds back team-mate Danny Welbeck as he shows his frustration towards referee Martin Atkinson at half-time during the Barclays Premier League match at White Hart Lane on Saturday February 8.
Arsenal’s new midfield enforcer Francis Coquelin will have no problem reining in their attack-minded big-name stars if it means keeping the team into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.
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