5 candidates for next Arsenal captain

Laurent Koscielny

The Frenchman is one of the best defenders in world football and often takes the armband when Per is out of the team. He’s captained the side in the past two fixtures and particularly against Bournemouth when the stakes were high, showed superb leadership at the back to keep the defence solid.

The 30-year-old has matured over the past few years into a commanding presence for the club and definitely has the temperament and leadership skills to be an excellent captain. At the moment, most Gooners seem to agree that he should take over from Per on a permanent basis.