Defender’s return pleases Arsenal boss

Arsene Wenger is relieved to see the progress of summer signing Sebastien Squillaci as the former Sevilla defender recovers from a hamstring strain.

In the absence of Squillaci as well as long-term absentee Thomas Vermaelen, the Gunners have only had the starting pair of Laurent Koscielny and Johan Djourou to rely on in the central defense.