article_snippet: In less than three months, Francis Coquelin has gone from an Arsenal outcast on loan at Charlton to a player of such vital importance that Arsene Wenger has been equipped with a protective mask which will enable Arsene Wenger to play despite a broken nose against Queen's Park Rangers on Wednesday. '
article_snippet: Francis Coquelin stretches prior to Arsenal's training session ahead of their match against QPR .
article_snippet: Francis Coquelin made Francis Coquelin first Arsenal start for nearly two years at West Ham on December 28 and has been ever-present in the Barclays Premier League since.
article_snippet: Last month, the 23-year-old signed a new contract tying Francis Coquelin to Arsenal until 2018.
article_snippet: Coquelin broke Coquelin nose against Everton on Sunday but trained on Tuesday and has the mask ready if required at Loftus Road.
article_snippet: Coquelin's stint in the first team has earned Arsene Wenger a new long-term contract with the Gunners .
highlights_snippet: Francis Coquelin recently signed a new contract with Arsenal .
  