Arsenal’s Johan Djourou believes he needs to get nasty in order to become a better defender.

Check out our exclusive player ratings and Opta match stats from Aston Villa’s Premier League match with Arsenal. Click here to readthe full match report. Like Rio Ferdinand earlier in the day, Johan Djourou pulled out of the match in the warm-up meaning Kolo Toure returned to the first XI partnering William Gallas in the centre of defence. If you agree or disagree with our ratings, please…

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Johan Djourou claims Arsenal’s failure to top Group G will not damage their chances of claiming glory.

Swiss defender who faces Porto tonight a key man in Arsenal’s progress to the second phase of the Champions League.

A quick one before the match against Wigan tomorrow.
Team news is that Gallas will be out inured but Kolo Toure should be back and partnering Djourou who had a decent game except for the own goal. If these two can pair up and put in a solid performance, they would be the ideal partners to [...]

Arsene Wenger has lavished praise on Johan Djourou, claiming the Swiss defender has shown remarkable improvement in the last six months.

Arsenal have another injury concern after Johan Djourou picked up a head injury while on international duty with Switzerland.

William Gallas has withdrawn from the France squad ahead of their midweek friendly with Tunisia, while his Arsenal team-mate Johan Djourou is a doubt for Switzerland’s World Cup qualifier with Greece.

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has signed a new long-term contract with the club.