This was a huge surprise considering Coquelin had previously been on loan at Charlton .
The Frenchman immediately proved useful by shielding the defence solidly , particularly impressing in a season - defining 2 - 0 victory at Manchester City .
This was a huge surprise considering Coquelin had previously been on loan at Charlton , but the Frenchman immediately proved useful by shielding the defence solidly , particularly impressing in a season - defining 2 - 0 victory at Manchester City .