10 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Aymen Abdennour

6. ...And Already Has Notable Success Against English Opposition Under His Belt

Abdennour was part of the Monaco side that knocked Arsenal out of the UEFA Champions League last season. The 26-year-old played the full 90 minutes of both last-16 ties and impressed - despite the final aggregate score ending 3-3. (Monaco went through on the away goals rule thanks to a 1-3 win at the Emirates Stadium.) Aymen actually saved the day for Monaco in the second leg as his amazing prostrate block denied Danny Welbeck what was a certain goal. A report in The Express briefly detailed his performance from the first leg in North London, it read:

"Abdennour put in a beastly display at the Emirates last night as Monaco stole a 3-1 Champions League advantage. "The Tunisia international kept Gunners striker Olivier Giroud quiet with a powerful performance."

Considering how many goals the French striker has annoyingly put past United since joining the Gunners in 2012, Steve McClaren should look to break the bank for his services.