Laurent Koscielny hopes to ease cup heartache

Laurent Koscielny will start the long journey of putting his FA Cup final heartbreak behind him when he returns from suspension for Arsenal tomorrow.

The France international defender has missed the opening two Premier League games of the campaign after being sent off in the final league fixture of last season against Everton.

His dismissal against the Toffees also saw him ruled out of the FA Cup final victory over Chelsea – as Arsene Wenger’s side lifted the trophy for a record 13th time despite being depleted in defence.