The Arsenal captain took the kick to the head late in the game but controversially referee Bobby Madley allowed play to continue. That enabled the Gunners to win the late penalty that Santi Cazorla converted to secure the points – although Saints defender Jose Fonte later claimed that even Olivier Giroud did not realise the award had been given as a result of a perceived foul between the pair. Medics spent three minutes treating Koscielny’s wound before the spot-kick could be taken, but despite ongoing attention it is touch and go whether he will be in a position to lead the side as they begin their Champions League campaign in the French capital. It means that having touted...
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