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Centre-backs – John Heitinga,Thomas Vermaelen

John Heitinga is an established Premier league centre-back and plays for Everton FC. He is a rock in defence and is one of the key assets to David Moyes’ organized and well-drilled side. Heitinga is a beast at the back who never fears to throw in crunching tackles when needed. Also, he is excellent at set-pieces and has the knack of scoring from set pieces. An experienced presence like Heitinga helps the defence remain organized throughout the course of the 90 minutes. He is a regular Dutch international and has featured regularly in the Oranje’s Euro and World Cup campaigns in 2008 and 2010 respectively.

The Belgian defender is undoubtedly one of Wenger’s best buys in recent memory. Thomas Vermaelen is Arsenal’s defensive lynch-pin and is one of the key factors in Arsenal’s revival this season. He is technically solid and extremely assured on the ball in defence. His ability to score goals on a regular basis thanks to his bursting forward runs, and excellence in converting set-pieces. One of the best goal-scoring moments of Vermaelen this season was his late winner against Newcastle United a couple of weeks ago that helped Arsenal overtake Tottenham to 3rd spot.

The combination of Heitinga and Vermaelen will be a treat to watch as both will complement each other perfectly with Heitinga sitting back and cutting down attacks while Vermaelen could burst forward and unsettle the opposition’s midfield.