Competition for places in the Gunners midfield is intense, but the Frenchman has no intention of conceding a spot to his Swiss counterpart without a fight.
Francis Coquelin is ready to offer Arsenal a selection headache and insists he will fight Granit Xhaka for his place in the heart of midfield.
The 25-year-old has developed into a key component of Arsene Wenger's side in the past two years, but he has not started a match for the Gunners since damaging his knee during the 3-0 win over Chelsea on Sept. 24.
Coquelin's absence has allowed Xhaka — who cost a reported 30 million pounds ($36.