article_snippet: Arsene Wenger has revealed how Arsene Wenger scrapped the exit strategy drawn up for Francis Coquelin after a rapid mid-season transformation by the French midfielder.
article_snippet: It has been a surprise to everybody,' said Arsene Wenger. '
article_snippet: I told Arsene Wenger at the start of the season to give absolutely everything until Christmas
article_snippet: Francis Coquelin wasn't happy when I called Francis Coquelin back,' said Arsene Wenger. '
article_snippet: Francis Coquelin thought I had just called Arsene Wenger back as cover.'
article_snippet: Arsene Wenger admitted Arsene Wenger had expected to release Francis Coquelin at the end of the season .
article_snippet: The Frenchman midfielder knows it's an opportunity for The Frenchman midfielder,' said Wenger. '
article_snippet: Arsene Wenger, despite nagging injury problems, will extend Arsene Wenger contract for one more year and compatriot Mathieu Flamini has another year on Arsene Wenger deal, while Arsenal remain linked with Lars Bender, Christoph Kramer and Morgan Schneiderlin. '
article_snippet: You cannot want to play at a big club and have no competition,' said Wenger. '
highlights_snippet: But Arsene Wenger admitted Arsene Wenger had planned to release Arsene Wenger in the summer .
  