10 Things Arsenal Fans Need To Know About Mathieu Debuchy

3. He Has A Decent Tackle

Only 3 right backs managed a higher tackles per game ration than the Frenchman in the Premier League last season - Zabaleta, Flanagan and Azpilicueta. Last term, Debuchy was statistically stronger than Sagna when it came to tackles per game, blocks per game and interceptions, and though it could easily be argued that Newcastle had to deal with far more attacks than the juggernaut that is Arsenal, it is still an impressive stat. Debuchy averaged 2.57 tackles per game against Sagna's 1.32, and he also won 53% of his defensive duels compared to the 50% of his French compatriot. With Interceptions, Debuchy managed 2.49 per game to Bacary's 1.5 and the new signing also managed an extra 0.22 blocks per game also. But then, with all statistics we have to remember: 'There are lies, damn lies, and then there are statistics'.