A lack of solid cover for Mertesacker and Koscielny
In Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny, the Gunners have one of the Premier League’s most consistent and solid central defensive partnerships – but there is little in reserve should one of Wenger’s first choice pairing come to harm. Belgian Thomas Vermaelen’s form has fallen off a cliff in the last two seasons, and could be set to leave the Emirates Stadium anyway, which certainly leaves Arsenal short unless they go out and bring in one more centre back during the summer window.
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