Laurent Koscielny 2010/2011, Part 2

Season Stats

43 starts

3 goals
1 assist
1 key pass

Premier League Stats

47 tackles won (78% completion rate)

-Highest of Arsenal centre backs

53% aerial duel success rate

-Joint 3rd highest of Arsenal centre backs (Vermaelen 73%, Djourou 58%)

2.8 interceptions per game

-2nd highest of Arsenal centre backs (Vermaelen 3.6)

1.5 offsides won per game

-Joint 3rd highest of Arsenal centre backs (Vermaelen 2, Squillaci 1.7)

6.9 clearances per game

-Highest of Arsenal centre backs (Djourou 6.2)

0.5 opposition dribbles allowed per game

-Highest of Arsenal centre backs (Djourou 0.3)

0.4 shots blocked per game

-Joint 3rd highest of Arsenal centre backs (Djourou 0.7, Squillaci 0.5)

High point

Thwarted Barcelona's attackers time and time again in the 1st leg of the Champions League 2nd round. Stepping up from his defensive line regularly, Koscielny set the pace for Arsenal's pressing game and a key interception inside his own box started the move for Arshavin's winning goal.

Low point

Cost Arsenal the chance to end their trophyless streak with his last minute blunder in the League Cup final. A routine aerial ball into the area should have been Szczesny's but Koscielny swung a leg out, missed, and in the ensuing confusion allowed Obafemi Martins to tap in an easy winner for Birmingham City.