Koscielny shown red card for horrendous tackle, will miss FA Cup final

Arsenal will be without Laurent Koscielny during the FA Cup final after the French defender was shown a straight red card Sunday for a reckless challenge on Everton winger Enner Valencia.

With his side enjoying a 1-0 lead, Koscielny needlessly lunged at Valencia and produced a two-footed challenge which left the match official with no choice but to produce a red card.

Going down to 10 men, however, had little impact on Arsenal's influence in the match, as Alexis Sanchez scored his 24th goal of the season to double the north London club's lead.

The straight red card comes with a two-match ban, meaning Arsenal's top defender will miss next weekend's FA Cup final against a Chelsea side which clinched the Premier League title last week and is in search of its second trophy of the season.