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Arsenal captain Koscielny mocks Spurs ace Dier: You don't tell us what to do

Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny enjoyed a dig at Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier in his match programme notes on the weekend.

For Saturday's win over Huddersfield, Koscielny reflected on the derby triumph over Tottenham, where Dier's goal celebration upset Arsenal players and fans.

"I was watching from the stands and I was calm and relaxed, convinced we would have too much for Tottenham. And we did," he wrote.

"On the pitch, we didn't panic either.

"You could tell the boys were sure of their ability and that they could still win it.

"We played with intensity, with guts, with determination and a lot of belief.

"We showed how strong mentally we are as well - You don't come to our home and tell us what to do.

"The Emirates is our home and we rule there.

"We showed them how much we wanted to win."

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