Arsenal go to Loftus Road today looking to extend the winning streak to eight Premier League games, which would be the first time Wenger’s side has achieved this feat since the Invincibles side in 2004.
On the subject of team news, the only change from last weekend is that Koscielny is back in the squad after missing the Villa game. It was an expected return, but a positive boost nonetheless. Martin Keown has been speaking of his admiration for the Vermcielny partnership, which has flourished this season. Although Djourou is clearly a capable centre-back (let’s not mention his outings at full-back), he doesn’t have the ability of Koscielny to nick the ball early, nor the pace/awareness to get back if the opponents get in behind.
Wenger has urged the team to stay focussed, along with plenty of cliches such as “let...

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