Francis Coquelin's emergence is a reminder that big players don't always cost big money, according to Arsène Wenger. The central midfielder rose through the ranks at Arsenal, winning the FA Youth Cup alongside Jack Wilshere in 2009, and has been a revelation since returning from a loan spell at Charlton Athletic in December. Coquelin has added solidity and tenacity to Wenger's side and looks to have a bright future in north London - even if the Arsenal manager reinforces his squad in the summer. If we had bought Coquelin at Christmas for £40 million, everyone would say 'what a signing'. I am sorry he didn’t cost any money, but he is still a...
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