Source: Daily_Mail
Sebastien Squillaci hands Arsenal defensive boost after coming through reserve clash
Sebastien Squillaci is in line to make his Arsenal debut against Bolton this weekend after completing 90 minutes of the Gunners' reserve victory over Blackburn last night.[LNB]The France defender is yet to play for Arsene Wenger's side since completing his £6.5m move from Sevilla - but the 30-year-old now looks ready to challenge Thomas Vermaelen and Laurent Koscielny for a starting centre-back berth after coming through yesterday's clash at Underhill unscathed.[LNB]Getting there: Sebastien Squillaci steps up his fitness bid against Blackburn[LNB]Squillaci partnered Switzerland international Johan Djorou in theheart of the Gunners second string's back four but the pair endured atorrid opening 45 minutes after David Dunn and recent signing Benjani,who is also trying to prove his fitness to Rovers boss Sam Allardyce,put the visitors two goals ahead.[LNB]Chuks Aneke pulled one back before the break before Benik Afobe's brace put the North Londonders ahead.[LNB] Dunn's penalty restored parity but Jay Emmanuel-Thomas notched a late winner for Arsenal.[LNB] Van Persie injury rocks Arsenal as Dutch striker is ruled out for six weeksArsenal finally confirm signing of French international defender SquillaciSquillaci ready to write new chapter in Arsenal history after 'sensational offer'
