Laurent Koscielny has been suspended for the FA Cup final

Koscielny the joker at Gunners training

Who earned a place in the Premier League Weekend XI? Arsenal maintained their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League table as Laurent Koscielny scored in Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle and made the Premier League Team of the Weekend.

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.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa handed three-match retrospective ban by FA Diego Costa has been handed a retrospective three-game ban after his spat with Laurent Koscielny on Saturday. He will miss matches against Walsall, Newcastle and Southampton.

Diego Costa faces three-match ban after clash with Laurent Koscielny Diego Costa is facing a three-match ban for grappling with Laurent Koscielny during Chelsea's win over Arsenal on Saturday. The striker appeared to claw at the Frenchman's face.

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.