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Samir Nasri, Bacary Sagna and Abou Diaby
Ukraine 1-4 France, June 6
Belarus 1-1 France, June 3
Poland v France, June 9Abou Diaby was a 76th-minute substitute as France beat Ukraine 4-1 on Monday. The Arsenal midfielder replaced Mamadou Sakho and saw Laurent Blanc’s side score three goals in the final three minutes to record an impressive away win. Samir Nasri, Bacary Sagna and Diaby all started as France drew 1-1 with Belarus in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Friday. Florent Malouda cancelled out Eric Abidal’s own goal ensuring Les Bleus side remain top of Group D. Nasri and Sagna completed the full 90 minutes while Diaby was replaced after 73 minutes. France now face Poland in an international friendly in Warsaw on June 9.
Thomas Vermaelen
Belgium 1-1 Turkey, June 3
Thomas Vermaelen was a half-time substitute as Belgium drew 1-1 with Turkey in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Friday. The Arsenal defender was representing his country for the first time since picking up the Achilles injury on international duty in September that saw him miss virtually the whole season. Belgium are now second in Group A, seven points behind Germany.
Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott
England 2-2 Switzerland, June 4
Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott both started as England drew 2-2 with Switzerland on Saturday. Fabio Capello’s side were 2-0 down before Wilshere was felled inside the area by Johan Djourou and Frank Lampard converted from the spot. Ashley Young levelled in the second half ensuring England stay top of Group G on goal difference.
Johan Djourou
England 2-2 Switzerland, June 4Johan Djourou played the full 90 minutes as Switzerland drew 2-2 with England on Saturday. Two free-kicks from Tranquillo Barnetta gave Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side an early two-goal lead before Djourou’s late lunge on Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere handed England a lifeline. Frank Lampard scored from the spot and Ashley Young levelled after 51 minutes. The draw at Wembley means Switzerland stay third in Group G.
Robin van Persie
Brazil 0-0 Holland, June 4
Uruguay v Holland, June 8Robin van Persie played 64 minutes before being substituted as Holland drew 0-0 with Brazil on Saturday. Bert van Marwijk’s side now travel to Montevideo on June 8 where they will meet Uruguay.
Wojciech Szczesny
Poland 2-1 Argentina, June 5
Poland v France, June 9
Wojciech Szczesny played the full 90 minutes as Poland beat Argentina 2-1 on Sunday. Poland now host France in Warsaw on June 9.
Andrey Arshavin
Russia 3-1 Armenia, June 4
Russia v Cameroon, June 7
Andrey Arshavin played the full 90 minutes as Russia beat Armenia 3-1 in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Saturday. Roman Pavlyuchenko scored a hat-trick to leave Dick Advocaat’s side second in Group B. Russia now face Cameroon in an international friendly in Salzburg on June 7.
Tomas Rosicky
Peru 0-0 Czech Republic, June 4
Japan v Czech Republic, June 7
Tomas Rosicky didn’t feature as Czech Republic drew 0-0 with Peru on Saturday. Michal Bilek’s side now face Japan in Yokohama on June 7.
Nicklas Bendtner
Iceland 0-2 Denmark, June 4
Nicklas Bendtner played the full 90 minutes as Denmark beat Iceland 2-0 in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Saturday.
Kieran Gibbs and Henri Lansbury
England Under-21s 2-0 Norway Under-21s, June 5
European Under-21 Championships, June 11 - June 25
Kieran Gibbs and Henri Lansbury were both half-time substitutes as England Under-21s beat Norway 2-0 on Sunday. The Arsenal pair have been called up to the England squad for next month’s European Under-21s Championships in Denmark. Stuart Pearce’s side begin their campaign on June 12 against Spain in Herning. They then meet Ukraine at the same venue on June 15 and finish their Group B fixtures on June 19 against Czech Republic.
Marouane Chamakh
Morocco 4-0 Algeria, June 4
Marouane Chamakh was on the scoresheet as Morocco beat Algeria 4-0 on Saturday. Mehdi Benatia put Morocco ahead and the Arsenal striker doubled the lead after 39 minutes. Eric Gerets’s side scored a further two goals in the second half to record a comfortable win.
Emmanuel Eboue
Benin 2-6 Ivory Coast, June 5
Emmanuel Eboue played the full 90 minutes as Ivory Coast beat Benin 6-2 on Sunday.
Aaron RamseyWales 2-0 Northern Ireland, May 27
Wales 1-3 Scotland, May 25
Aaron Ramsey was on the scoresheet for Wales as they beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in the Nations Cup on Friday. The Arsenal midfielder gave his side the lead after 35 minutes and Robert Earnshaw sealed the win late in the second half. Ramsey was also a 61st-minute substitute as Wales went down 3-1 against Scotland on Wednesday. Earnshaw had given Gary Speed’s side a half-time lead in Dublin but West Brom midfielder James Morrison equalised shortly after the break. Ramsey was introduced just after the hour mark but goals from Kenny Miller and Christophe Berra gave Scotland victory.
Arsenal goalkeeper Damian Martinez has been called up to the Argentina squad for international friendlies against Nigeria and Poland.
Martinez had linked up with the Under-21s but has been promoted to the senior squad as cover for Adrian Gabbarini following an injury to Oscar Ustari.
The 18-year-old made a number of appearances for Steve Bould’s Under-18 side after joining the Club from Independiente and also made three starts for the Reserves last season.
Argentina went down 4-1 against Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday and now travel to Warsaw to face Poland on Sunday.
Arsenal fans voted Laurent Koscielny as Arsène Wenger’s most effective signing of 2010/11 following an impressive debut campaign.
After moving to Emirates Stadium from Lorient last summer, Laurent was thrust straight into the hustle and bustle of the English game and, despite a red card at Liverpool on his debut, he seemed take it all in his stride.
Arsène Wenger later admitted that he planned to ease his fellow Frenchman into the Arsenal side but it wasn’t long before Laurent was the Club’s first-choice centre back following Thomas Vermaelen’s long-term absence through injury. While Johan Djourou and Sebastien Squillaci alternated he was a mainstay, making 43 appearances, and his mature performances fully justified his manager’s decision.
A season of highs also included a few low points with two red cards and THAT moment in the Carling Cup Final all part of the learning process. But there aren’t many who have adapted as well as Laurent to the step up in class the Premier League demands and that can only bode well for next season and beyond.
SOUNDBITE
“I am more confident and I have realised that I have the ability to become a regular player here and do well for this club. It was not easy but I got a lot of games under my belt, learned from them, took a lot of experience and now I am feeling really good.”
FINEST MOMENT
Arsenal had been frustrated by Everton, who held a controversial lead for much of the game, until Andrey Arshavin’s volley levelled things up on 70 minutes. Just six minutes later, Laurent lifted the roof off Emirates Stadium when he thundered home a header from Robin van Persie’s corner to secure a crucial three points.
Laurent Koscielny celebrates his goal against Everton
Emmanuel seemed destined to make his mark on the Arsenal side in 2010/11 before a serious knee injury cruelly ended his season before he got his chance.
He looked a shoo-in for first-team opportunities after a pre-season that saw him feature heavily but suffered knee ligament damage on the eve of the Premier League campaign.
The injury put Emmanuel’s rise on hold for another year.
After a gruelling rehabilitation that saw him miss virtually the whole of the season he returned for the Reserves in April after eight months on the sidelines.
Having seen fellow academy graduate Jack Wilshere emerge as one of the finest talents in the game during 2010/11 you wouldn’t bet against Emmanuel following in his footsteps next season.
SOUNDBITE
“It’s been hard over the last [eight] months because I was doing well. You want to be out on the pitch and showing what you can do. I was going to go on loan [last summer] but then the boss said he wanted me to stay and be part of the team. It was just unfortunate that I got injured. I think being injured for so long can only make me stronger.”
FINEST MOMENT
Coming off the bench to complete 22 minutes for the Reserves to mark his return from the serious knee injury he suffered towards the end of pre-season.
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INTERNATIONAL WATCH
Abou Diaby... in action for France
International Watch: Gunners away on duty
Seventeen members of the Arsenal first team were called up by their countries for the current international period.Arsenal.com will bring you a digest of all the games featuring the Gunners.
Ukraine 1-4 France, June 6
Belarus 1-1 France, June 3
Poland v France, June 9Abou Diaby was a 76th-minute substitute as France beat Ukraine 4-1 on Monday. The Arsenal midfielder replaced Mamadou Sakho and saw Laurent Blanc’s side score three goals in the final three minutes to record an impressive away win. Samir Nasri, Bacary Sagna and Diaby all started as France drew 1-1 with Belarus in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Friday. Florent Malouda cancelled out Eric Abidal’s own goal ensuring Les Bleus side remain top of Group D. Nasri and Sagna completed the full 90 minutes while Diaby was replaced after 73 minutes. France now face Poland in an international friendly in Warsaw on June 9.
Belgium 1-1 Turkey, June 3
Thomas Vermaelen was a half-time substitute as Belgium drew 1-1 with Turkey in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Friday. The Arsenal defender was representing his country for the first time since picking up the Achilles injury on international duty in September that saw him miss virtually the whole season. Belgium are now second in Group A, seven points behind Germany.
England 2-2 Switzerland, June 4
Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott both started as England drew 2-2 with Switzerland on Saturday. Fabio Capello’s side were 2-0 down before Wilshere was felled inside the area by Johan Djourou and Frank Lampard converted from the spot. Ashley Young levelled in the second half ensuring England stay top of Group G on goal difference.
England 2-2 Switzerland, June 4Johan Djourou played the full 90 minutes as Switzerland drew 2-2 with England on Saturday. Two free-kicks from Tranquillo Barnetta gave Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side an early two-goal lead before Djourou’s late lunge on Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere handed England a lifeline. Frank Lampard scored from the spot and Ashley Young levelled after 51 minutes. The draw at Wembley means Switzerland stay third in Group G.
Brazil 0-0 Holland, June 4
Uruguay v Holland, June 8Robin van Persie played 64 minutes before being substituted as Holland drew 0-0 with Brazil on Saturday. Bert van Marwijk’s side now travel to Montevideo on June 8 where they will meet Uruguay.
Poland 2-1 Argentina, June 5
Poland v France, June 9
Wojciech Szczesny played the full 90 minutes as Poland beat Argentina 2-1 on Sunday. Poland now host France in Warsaw on June 9.
Russia 3-1 Armenia, June 4
Russia v Cameroon, June 7
Andrey Arshavin played the full 90 minutes as Russia beat Armenia 3-1 in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Saturday. Roman Pavlyuchenko scored a hat-trick to leave Dick Advocaat’s side second in Group B. Russia now face Cameroon in an international friendly in Salzburg on June 7.
Peru 0-0 Czech Republic, June 4
Japan v Czech Republic, June 7
Tomas Rosicky didn’t feature as Czech Republic drew 0-0 with Peru on Saturday. Michal Bilek’s side now face Japan in Yokohama on June 7.
Iceland 0-2 Denmark, June 4
Nicklas Bendtner played the full 90 minutes as Denmark beat Iceland 2-0 in a Euro 2012 Qualifier on Saturday.
England Under-21s 2-0 Norway Under-21s, June 5
European Under-21 Championships, June 11 - June 25
Kieran Gibbs and Henri Lansbury were both half-time substitutes as England Under-21s beat Norway 2-0 on Sunday. The Arsenal pair have been called up to the England squad for next month’s European Under-21s Championships in Denmark. Stuart Pearce’s side begin their campaign on June 12 against Spain in Herning. They then meet Ukraine at the same venue on June 15 and finish their Group B fixtures on June 19 against Czech Republic.
Morocco 4-0 Algeria, June 4
Marouane Chamakh was on the scoresheet as Morocco beat Algeria 4-0 on Saturday. Mehdi Benatia put Morocco ahead and the Arsenal striker doubled the lead after 39 minutes. Eric Gerets’s side scored a further two goals in the second half to record a comfortable win.
Benin 2-6 Ivory Coast, June 5
Emmanuel Eboue played the full 90 minutes as Ivory Coast beat Benin 6-2 on Sunday.
Wales 1-3 Scotland, May 25
Aaron Ramsey was on the scoresheet for Wales as they beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in the Nations Cup on Friday. The Arsenal midfielder gave his side the lead after 35 minutes and Robert Earnshaw sealed the win late in the second half. Ramsey was also a 61st-minute substitute as Wales went down 3-1 against Scotland on Wednesday. Earnshaw had given Gary Speed’s side a half-time lead in Dublin but West Brom midfielder James Morrison equalised shortly after the break. Ramsey was introduced just after the hour mark but goals from Kenny Miller and Christophe Berra gave Scotland victory.
Damian Martinez
Martinez called up to full Argentina squad
Martinez had linked up with the Under-21s but has been promoted to the senior squad as cover for Adrian Gabbarini following an injury to Oscar Ustari.
The 18-year-old made a number of appearances for Steve Bould’s Under-18 side after joining the Club from Independiente and also made three starts for the Reserves last season.
Argentina went down 4-1 against Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday and now travel to Warsaw to face Poland on Sunday.
2010/11 Player Review: Laurent Koscielny
After moving to Emirates Stadium from Lorient last summer, Laurent was thrust straight into the hustle and bustle of the English game and, despite a red card at Liverpool on his debut, he seemed take it all in his stride.
Arsène Wenger later admitted that he planned to ease his fellow Frenchman into the Arsenal side but it wasn’t long before Laurent was the Club’s first-choice centre back following Thomas Vermaelen’s long-term absence through injury. While Johan Djourou and Sebastien Squillaci alternated he was a mainstay, making 43 appearances, and his mature performances fully justified his manager’s decision.
A season of highs also included a few low points with two red cards and THAT moment in the Carling Cup Final all part of the learning process. But there aren’t many who have adapted as well as Laurent to the step up in class the Premier League demands and that can only bode well for next season and beyond.
SOUNDBITE
“I am more confident and I have realised that I have the ability to become a regular player here and do well for this club. It was not easy but I got a lot of games under my belt, learned from them, took a lot of experience and now I am feeling really good.”
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
| League | 30 | 2 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 0 |
| Carling Cup | 6 | 1 |
| Champions League | 4 | 0 |
| Totals | 43 | 3 |
FINEST MOMENT
Arsenal had been frustrated by Everton, who held a controversial lead for much of the game, until Andrey Arshavin’s volley levelled things up on 70 minutes. Just six minutes later, Laurent lifted the roof off Emirates Stadium when he thundered home a header from Robin van Persie’s corner to secure a crucial three points.
Laurent Koscielny celebrates his goal against Everton2010/11 PLAYER REVIEW
Emmanuel Frimpong
2010/11 Player Review: Emmanuel Frimpong
He looked a shoo-in for first-team opportunities after a pre-season that saw him feature heavily but suffered knee ligament damage on the eve of the Premier League campaign.
The injury put Emmanuel’s rise on hold for another year.
After a gruelling rehabilitation that saw him miss virtually the whole of the season he returned for the Reserves in April after eight months on the sidelines.
Having seen fellow academy graduate Jack Wilshere emerge as one of the finest talents in the game during 2010/11 you wouldn’t bet against Emmanuel following in his footsteps next season.
SOUNDBITE
“It’s been hard over the last [eight] months because I was doing well. You want to be out on the pitch and showing what you can do. I was going to go on loan [last summer] but then the boss said he wanted me to stay and be part of the team. It was just unfortunate that I got injured. I think being injured for so long can only make me stronger.”
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
| League | 0 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 0 | 0 |
| Carling Cup | 0 | 0 |
| Champions League | 0 | 0 |
| Reserve League South | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 1 | 0 |
Coming off the bench to complete 22 minutes for the Reserves to mark his return from the serious knee injury he suffered towards the end of pre-season.
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