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Unai Emery reveals Laurent Koscielny gave an inspirational speech prior to victory over Tottenham

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has revealed that club captain Laurent Koscielny delivered an inspiring speech prior to his side's victory over fierce rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

A brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and strikes from Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira saw the Gunners run out 4-2 winners at the Emirates, leapfrogging Spurs into fourth place in the process.

And Koscielny, who has been out with an Achilles injury since May, played a big role in making sure the team were fully up for the big game game.

Laurent Koscielny delivered an inspiring speech prior to Arsenal's victory over Tottenham
The Gunners put in a brilliant display as they got the better of their fiercest rivals

‘Every player is like me, when it is a derby we need the other players to give us his experience and character,’ Emery said following the win.