TACTICS SPECIAL: How loss of Koscielny saw Arsenal capitulate

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Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Koscielny shows the instinct of a striker France international centre half Laurent Koscielny showed the instinct of a striker to stab home in the 72nd minute, as Arsenal continued their title charge with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.

Arsenal defending was Sunday League stuff NEIL ASHTON: Over the past four months Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny have formed one of the most formidable central defensive partnerships in the Premier League.

Koscielny and Sanchez BOTH suffer injuries for Arsenal Laurent Koscielny was forced off after just 10 minutes against Norwich on Sunday to add to Arsenal's mounting injury list. Koscielny went down holding his hip.

Wenger hopeful of welcoming Koscielny back in time for Spurs clash Arsene Wenger is optimistic that Laurent Koscielny will be available for the derby against Tottenham. The Frenchman was a substitute for the game with Bayern Munich but did not make it onto the pitch.

Koscielny trolls Ronaldo after scoring wondergoal in training Laurent Koscielny pulled off a stunning rabona finish during Arsenal's open training session on Tuesday before challenging Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo to do the same.

Real Madrid lining up Arsenal's Koscielny to replace Ramos Real Madrid are keen on Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny amid concerns over the long-term future of Sergio Ramos. Ramos is a target for Manchester United, who have made an opening bid of £35m.