Laurent Koscielny: Arsenal defender to serve three-match ban and will miss FA Cup final v Chelsea

1 Laurent Koscielny was shown a straight red card in Arsenal's final day win over Everton

Laurent Koscielny is to serve a three-match ban having had a claim of wrongful dismissal rejected, the Football Association has confirmed.

The Arsenal defender was shown a straight red card during the Gunners’ final day win over Everton, for a wild challenge on Enner Valencia.

Despite appealing the dismissal, Koscielny’s suspension has been upheld meaning he will miss three matches with immediate effect.

This will start with Saturday’s FA Cup final clash against Chelsea.