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Santi Cazorla: This Arsenal star is one of the best in the world
ARSENAL midfielder Santi Cazorla has labelled Laurent Koscielny as "one of the best defenders in the world".
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Both players got on the scoresheet as the Gunners battled their way to a 2-1 win over Southampton at the Emirates on Saturday.
A Petr Cech own goal had Arsenal in danger of losing a second game from their first four matches but birthday boy Koscielny bagged a stunning equaliser before Cazorla converted a controversial late penalty.
Santi Cazorla praised Laurent Koscielny after his Arsenal heroics
It’s amazing play from him – he’s one of the best defenders in the world
And Cazorla heaped praise on his team-mate and believes Arsenal are lucky to have him.
“It’s amazing play from him – he’s one of the best defenders in the world,” he said after their victory over Saints.
“We’re lucky that he plays for Arsenal so congratulations to Laurent and happy birthday my friend.
Laurent Koscielny celebrates his goal against Southampton
“The most important thing is the team; we played very well; we need to improve week by week. And now we need to think about PSG on Tuesday.”
Koscielny has helped Arsenal finish in the Champions League positions every year since joining from Lorient in 2010.
The France international has also won two FA Cups during his time in north London.
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