article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby challenges Bolton's Matt Jansen (C) during a 1-1 draw at Highbury in 2006 .
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby beats Sunderland's Tommy Miller (right) during a match at the Stadium of Light in May 2006 .
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby battles with Tottenham's Jermaine Jenas during their League Cup semi-final second leg at the Stadium of Light in January 2007.
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby tussles with Chelsea's Lassana Diarra (left) during League Cup final in February 2007.
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby kicked Chelsea captain John Terry in the face during the final in 2007 .
article_snippet: Manuel Fernandes of Everton battles with Arsenal trio Jeremie Aliadiere, Cesc Fabregas and Diab during a league match at Goodison Park in March 2007.
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby dives in to challenge Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney during the Champions League semi-final at Old Trafford in April 2009 .
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby scores past AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Sergio Romero during the Champions League Group H clash at the Emirates Stadium in November 2009 .
article_snippet: The Arsenal midfielder scores a header past Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina in February 2010 .
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby vies for the ball with Barcelona star Lionel Messi during the Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium in March 2010 .
article_snippet: Abou Vassiriki Diaby battles with Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole (left) during a 1-1 draw at Anfield in August 2010 .
article_snippet: It was also Abou Vassiriki Diaby