Francis Coquelin better than Chelsea man? The stats say so

Nemanja Matic is widely regarded as the best defensive midfielder in the league. And then Francis Coquelin arrived.
Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin

Stat: Arsenal don’t concede when Elneny and Coquelin play

Arsenal returned to Premier League action with a comprehensive 4-0 win over a disappointing Watford side but did you know...

‘Lazy’ Mesut Ozil sets new Premier League record v Sunderland

Often unfairly branded as 'lazy', Mesut Ozil proved that he's anything but during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sunderland on Tuesday.
Petr Cech

Shocking Petr Cech penalty stat

Although there's no question that Petr Cech is, or at least once was, one of the best goalkeepers in Europe, his lack of saved penalties is disturbing.

Who’s Arsenal’s number one? [with surprising stats]

Who should be in goal for Arsenal on a permanent basis? You've got three to choose from, take your pick with help from our stats.

Top 5 Arsenal performers in last 7 games

Think you know who has been Arsenal’s standout performer recently?

Alexis currently Premier League's best player

After scoring a brace in Arsenal's match against Hull City, Alexis Sanchez has flown to the top of the EA Sports Performance Index table...
Laurent Koscielny

How are these unreal Koscielny stats even possible?

When we at Daily Cannon saw stats claiming that Laurent Koscielny has only committed two fouls so far this season, we weren't sure it was possible.

Why Xhaka is a liability Arsenal can afford

Granit Xhaka has picked up another red card during Switzerland's 2-0 triumph over Portugal.

Arsenal drop below Everton, Manchester United in Injury League

Arsenal are having their best run of form since 2005 and are seeing their best run of fitness per the recent Injury League table. 30th...

Bellerin equals Fabregas’ assists for 2015/16

Hector Bellerin has equalled Cesc Fabregas' assists for this season so far: four. The right-back chalked up his fourth against Everton in the Premier League...

Two Arsenal players make Champions League team of the round

Arsenal may have had their Champions League dreams crushed for another season, but it's not all bad news.

20 amazing Arsenal Premier League stats from 16/17

While most of us already know that Alexis Sanchez scored 24 goals in the Premier League this season and managed 10 assists, one more than Mesut Ozil, here are some other amazing facts from 2016/17.
Taulant Xhaka and Granit Xhaka

In focus: Xhaka’s pass map, stats, best photos + highlights v Basel

Granit Xhaka got a start against Basel in the Champions League in light of Francis Coquelin's injury and the Swiss set about impressing against his old side.

Arsenal drop below Aston Villa in Injury League final table

Despite a rough start, Arsenal's fitness has been stellar as reflected in the season's final Injury League table. Since the end of March, Arsenal have...

Arsenal: With and without Coquelin

Francis Coquelin has been one of the standout performers for Arsenal this season, so how have the side done with him and without him?

How does Sanchez compare to Chelsea and Manchester City hitmen?

I don't think anyone will argue that Alexis Sanchez is amazing. But do you realise how amazing?
Francis Coquelin better than Messi?

Coquelin better than Messi? Read on…

If I asked you who completed the most final-third passes at Arsenal, you wouldn’t pick Francis Coquelin, but he’s leading the way, not only in London but across the whole of EUROPE!
Mohamed Elneny

Stat: Elneny sets season record against Watford

Mohamed Elneny completed 121 passes against Watford setting a new record for the season for the most in one game.

Infographic: Kos the boss – six years a Gunner

Let me tell you right at the start - Koscielny is my favourite Arsenal player.
Arsenal stats

Crazy Alexis Sanchez stat after star scores against Watford

Alexis Sanchez grabbed his 11th goal of the season against Watford to get Arsenal on their way at the Emirates but did you know it was his first goal for the club with his left foot?
Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin

The Ludogorets decision that cost Arsenal against Middlesbrough

When you win and score six, it's easy to think that everything is rosy and that decisions which were questioned before kickoff didn't, ultimately matter.

The stats that shatter an Arsenal myth

Have Arsenal fallen off regularly in the Barclay's Premier League? We seem to hear it regularly, but is it really true?
from Arsenal's opposition

Stat: Liverpool ran record distance v Arsenal

Apparently, Liverpool ran 117.6km in total during their match against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.

Unbelievable new stat on Wenger’s longevity

by Lewis Ambrose Tuesday afternoon saw Leicester City sack manager Nigel Pearson, and Arsène Wenger reached a new high by Premier League standards. Appointed in September...

In focus: Coq blocking against Hull

Francis Coquelin has proven again and again this season that he's a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. His interception rate especially is...

Surprising Arsenal man most accurate passer in Champions League

by Lee Hurley Nacho Monreal was the most accurate passer of the ball in last season's Champions League. Coming in with a passing accuracy of 96.89%, he...

Stat: Mesut Ozil misses out on record by one

Mesut Ozil missed out on breaking Thierry Henry's record by one assist this season.
Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott

Stat: Bellerin’s assist rate compared with Bacary Sagna’s

Hector Bellerin has more assists since making his Arsenal debut than Bacary Sagna had during his entire final five years at the club.

Monreal goal brings up impressive landmark for Arsenal

Arsenal are often called a one-man team, this stat shows they are anything but.

Aaron Ramsey sets FA Cup final record

Aaron Ramsey set an FA Cup final record against Chelsea during Arsenal's 2-1 win on Saturday.

Coquelin already outperforming Chelsea man he wants to emulate

Francis Coquelin will come face-to-face with the man he's been compared to since he returned to Arsenal from Charlton. Widely seen as the best defensive...

Surprising Arsenal players led the way in tackling and ball recovery v Sunderland

If you had to guess who made the most ball recoveries and tackles for Arsenal against Sunderland, you’d probably pick Francis Coquelin or Mohamed Elneny. You'd be wrong.

Stat: Walcott closes in on Bergkamp’s Arsenal record

Theo Walcott has now scored in 10 different Premier League seasons, just one less than Dennis Bergkamp.
Arsenal stats

Crazy Koscielny goalscoring stat

We all know that Laurent Koscielny loves a goal, but did you know that he's scored more Premier League goals than Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere combined?

Theo Walcott emerges as Arsene Wenger’s longest serving player

Theo Walcott has now become Arsene Wenger's longest serving player in 20 years having been at Arsenal for 3910 days.

Stat: Giroud is faster than Fabregas

According to Opta, Olivier Giroud is the fifth slowest outfield player in the Premier League, while Cesc Fabregas is third.

Only Costa more effective than Alexis in Premier League this season

Alexis Sanchez is the second most effective player in the Premier League this season when it comes to scoring and creating goals with only Chelsea Diego Costa outdoing him.

St Totteringham’s Day almost out of reach for Arsenal

If you haven't already, it's probably time to accept that Spurs are going to finish above Arsenal this season, which means no St Totteringham's Day for the first time under Arsene Wenger.

Wilshere, Ox and the Folly of Blindly Loving Youth

Football fandom is a peculiar phenomenon. To an outsider, the idea of choosing a club and supporting it through thick and thin is a strange...