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Wenger laments defensive crisis ahead of FA Cup final

The Gunners boss conceded losing Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel for the FA Cup final against Chelsea was "a big blow" for his side

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is facing a defensive crisis ahead of the FA Cup final with Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel set to miss out against Chelsea.

Koscielny was shown a straight red card for a wild lunge on Enner Valencia in the early stages of Sunday's 3-1 victory over Everton, a result that did not prove enough to secure Champions League qualification as both Manchester City and Liverpool won to consign the Gunners to fifth.