Coquelin aiming to emulate Matic

“It is an important position and Matic has shown how important he is – that is what I am trying to do as well for Arsenal."

Francis Coquelin is confident he can show his potential as Arsenal’s long-term midfield enforcer when he goes head to head with “unbelievable” Nemanja Matic in Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners tackle the leaders aiming to eat into their 10-point advantage at the top of the table following last weekend’s 1-0 victory over third-placed Manchester United.