Toure - Size doesn't matter

Gunners centre-back defends partnership with Gallas Arsenal centre-back Kolo Toure has rejected claims that he and William Gallas lack the height to succeed as a defensive pairing. The Gunners have struggled during the early stages of the season, dropping eight Premier League points from seven games. Three of the five league goals Arsenal have conceded this campaign have come from set-pieces. This has lead to question marks over the club's ability to defend the aerial ball, with Toure and Gallas' partnership criticised. Neither of the duo is over 6ft in height, but Toure has drawn parallels with... [read full story]