article_snippet: Statistically Francis Coquelin Francis Coquelin is the leading defensive player in the Premier League since Francis Coquelin return to Arsenal .
article_snippet: In fact, based on statistics alone, Francis Coquelin is unquestionably the best defensive player in the Premier League since Francis Coquelin returned to the club.
article_snippet: When it comes to tackling the Gunners' academy product is only second in the list, four behind Manchester City full back Pablo Zabaleta, but Arsene Wenger is still comfortably ahead of the next best midfielder, Brazilian Fernandinho.
article_snippet: But what is certain is that Arsenal have, statistically at least, found themselves the Premier League leading defensive player on current form.
highlights_snippet: Since coming back from loan, Francis Coquelin tops defensive statistics .
  
highlights_snippet: Defensive midfielder has most interceptions, duels won and tackles .
  