August

Laurent captained the team in the 0-0 draw with Leicester City and the 3-1 win over Watford after missing the opening-day defeat to Liverpool.

September

Laurent played every minute of our five unbeaten Premier League and Champions League matches in September. He scored a spectacular overhead kick to level the scores in our 2-1 win over Southampton, while also keeping two clean sheets during the month.

October

Laurent played every minute as we went unbeaten in our four Premier League fixtures in October - and scored a late winner in the 1-0 win over Burnley. Discussing his late goal at Turf Moor, Laurent said: "I tried to smash the ball with my foot and after I didn't see where the ball was going so I don’t know if I touched the ball with my hand. But the ref gave to us the goal and we need to respect the decision."

November

Laurent played every minute of the action as we went unbeaten in our five Premier League and Champions League fixtures in November. Reflecting on the 2-2 home draw with PSG, Laurent said: "We were able to create danger in their own half so it was better for us to press high, but after the second goal we stopped pressing and dropped a little bit. We gave them lots of opportunities which is why we conceded the corner and then conceded the goal."

December

Laurent played every minute of our six matches in December.

January

Laurent started in all five of our Premier League games in January. Speaking after the 2-1 win over Burnley, Laurent said: "We didn’t just play well with passes, sometimes you need to work hard for your club, for your team-mates. You need to win your duels and the second balls, and I think we did it. We pushed ourselves more to have the three points and it’s good for our confidence to win like this."

February

Laurent started both of our Premier League matches in February as well as the Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich - in which he came off injured after 49 minutes.

March

Laurent started all of our matches in March, but was substituted off with injury in the loss to Bayern Munich.

July

Laurent played twice in July, helping Arsenal win the Barclays Asia Trophy and Emirates Cup with commanding performances against Everton and Lyon. Speaking on the Singapore tour, the France defender said: “I've been here six years now, and played more than 200 games, so I have more experience, I know my team-mates, I know the club and I feel good with Arsenal. When you are confident, that makes you happy and you give yourself for the team and for the club on the pitch.”

August

Laurent featured four times in August, helping Arsenal defeat Chelsea in the Community Shield and contributing to a clean sheet at Newcastle United.

September

Laurent played five times in September, helping Arsenal keep a clean sheet against Stoke City. Speaking after the game, Arsene Wenger said: “I felt Koscielny was outstanding.”

October

Laurent played four times during October and scored goals against Everton and Swansea City. The defender also helped Arsenal keep clean sheets against the Swans, Watford and Bayern Munich. After the 2-1 win against Everton, Arsene Wenger said: “We know to fight at the top we need some goals from set-pieces, between eight and 12 if you want to fight at the top. I believe on that front we are a bit short and the fact we could score today will give us belief we can score more.”

November

Laurent played four times during November and helped Arsenal keep a clean sheet against Dinamo Zagreb. The French defender also played against Tottenham, West Brom and Norwich City.

December

Laurent played five times during December and helped the Gunners keep clean sheets against Olympiacos and Aston Villa.

January

Laurent played six times during January and scored against Newcastle United. The defender also helped the Gunners keep clean sheets against the Magpies and Stoke City. Speaking after the 1-0 win against Newcastle United, Theo Walcott said: “There was a sense that Laurent just lifted his game in the last 30 minutes. I could tell how hard he was working and how much he wanted the team to win. He does produce massive goals at massive moments.”

February

Laurent played six times during February and helped the Gunners keep three clean sheets against Bournemouth, Southampton and Hull City.

March

Laurent played twice in March, helping the Gunners keep a clean sheet against Everton. The defender missed most of the month due to an injury.

April

Laurent played in all six of Arsenal’s games in April and scored during the 3-3 draw with West Ham. The defender also helped the Gunners keep four clean sheets against Watford, Sunderland, West Brom and Norwich. Speaking about Koscielny, Gabriel said: “He has been showing throughout the season that he can be one of the best, or is one of the best, defenders in the world.”

May

Laurent played twice in May and helped Arsenal keep a clean sheet against Aston Villa. The defender was also called up to France’s Euro 2016 squad.

August

Laurent featured in five of Arsenal's six matches in August and opened his account for the season with a stooping header against Crystal Palace. The Frenchman missed the draw at Everton with a minor injury and returned to the side for the Champions League qualifier second leg against Besiktas. He was forced come off in the first half of the Leicester City game after suffering a nasty head injury in a clash with Jeff Schlupp. "During August, the most important thing was to qualify for the Champions League," he said. "We did well [to achieve] this. The start of the season has been good, because we won the first game and got a good draw at Everton. You have a lot of games every three days with the Champions League and Premier League, and you have the Capital One Cup too. September to February is a marathon and we need to be fit and ready mentally."

September

Laurent’s solid partnership with Per was one of the reasons why Arsenal did so well in September. The Gunners only lost one of the games the pair started together in, away at Borussia Dortmund.

October

Laurent continued his defensive partnership with Per Mertesacker for the first two games in October against Galatasaray and Chelsea but he missed the rest of the month with an Achilles injury.

November

Laurent returned from injury in the final game of the month against West Bromwich Albion and helped Arsenal keep a clean sheet.

December

Laurent played the first and last games of the month as a calf injury kept him out of action for the rest of the month. Speaking after the West Ham United win, Arsene Wenger said: “His individual quality is huge, he is a top-class defender. On top of that he has a lot of experience together with Per Mertesacker and you could feel that in the game against West Ham. They understand each other well, they understand each other’s movements and they cover each other very well.

January

Laurent continued to rebuild his form and fitness in January, completing 90 minutes against Southampton, Stoke City and Manchester City, scoring the opener in the 3-0 victory against the Potters and helping Arsenal keep a clean sheet against the Premier League champions.

February

Laurent played all six games in February, helping Arsenal keep a clean sheet against Aston Villa and scoring the opener in the Gunners’ 2-1 win against Leicester City.

March

Laurent featured in all six of Arsenal’s March fixtures, starting five and helping the team keep clean sheets against Everton, West Ham United and Monaco.

April

Laurent featured in all four of Arsenal’s April games, starting three and helping the team keep clean sheets against Burnley and Chelsea. Speaking ahead of the latter game, the France defender said: “We are stronger than we were at the start of the season and we want to keep our quality to extend our winning run.”

May

Laurent played five times in May, helping Arsenal keep a clean sheet against Sunderland before completing the full 90 minutes of the FA Cup final win over Aston Villa. Speaking ahead of the Swansea City game, Arsene Wenger said: “It’s really satisfying to see him fulfil his potential because he’s a player I bought from Lorient. Now he’s getting stature. He has pace, technique, understanding of the game and intelligence, as well as the needed confidence to play.”

August

Laurent's season didn't get off to the best of starts after he was controversially sent off in the opening-day defeat to Aston Villa. Four days later, the Frenchman received a nasty-looking cut on his forehead after a collision with Fenerbache's Pierre Webo which, along with his suspension, kept him out of the remaining games in August.

September

Laurent played a full part in five of Arsenal's six games in September. The French defender put in a string of solid displays throughout the month, conceding just four goals in the five games he played. When asked about his partnership with Per Mertesacker, Laurent replied: "He is a good partner, we talk a lot on the pitch and it's very important for centre backs to speak with each other and communicate with the midfield."

October

Laurent was ever-present for the Gunners in October. The 28-year-old defender continued his fine partnership with Per Mertesacker at the heart of Arsenal's defence, conceding just four goals in five games.

November

Laurent was ever-present for Arsenal in November, helping the Gunners to keep five clean sheets from their six games. After the 3-0 win over Cardiff, Wojciech Szczesny hailed the Frenchman's recent performances. "If one of [Laurent or Per] is not nominated for Player of the Month I will be amazed," he said. "We have conceded one goal in November. We have been great and playing behind [all four of] them is a pleasure for me."

December

Laurent played in five of Arsenal's seven games in December. The French defender sustained a knee injury in the defeat to Man City but returned to the side for the crucial 1-0 win over Newcastle.

January

Laurent was ever-present for Arsenal in January and put in a string of flawless displays as Arsenal conceded just three goals in the opening month of 2014. "We need to keep our quality to work hard in training and to be strong for the games," he told Arsenal Player. "You know when we keep a clean sheet that we have the players in front of us to make the difference and will have the opportunities to score."

February

Laurent played in all six of Arsenal's fixtures in February and scored his first goal of the season with a header against Sunderland. The France defender helped the side to clean sheets against Crystal Palace and Manchester United. "The team needs all the players on the pitch to do their defensive job," he told Arsenal Player. "It's very important because if you want to win, it's easier when you concede no goals. "I think the defenders hate to concede a goal so we work hard to keep clean sheets and we did well today. We need to continue to work hard like this for the other games."

March

Laurent featured four times in March before suffering a hamstring injury which forced him off at half-time during the Chelsea game. The defender produced a man-of-the-match performance in the north London derby win over Tottenham and another solid display in the 1-1 draw in Munich. Laurent's centre-back partner Per Mertesacker signed a new contract with Arsenal in March and the French defender hailed his consistency. "It's his third season here and he signed a new contract," Laurent told Arsenal Player. "I think he gives everything for the club, it's a man who is respected by all of his team-mates. "He's a German so he's professional and it's very important to have a partner like him in the squad. He tries to give himself for the team and when the other players see that, they want to do the same."

April

A hamstring injury kept Laurent out of Arsenal's first two games in April but the centre-back's return coincided with the Gunners' upturn in form. The Frenchman scored Arsenal's opener in the 3-0 win at home to Newcastle with a close-range finish from Santi Cazorla's free-kick. Speaking after that game, Laurent said: "It was a free-kick and I just got to the ball. It's important for the team. I play for my team-mates and for the club so I try to give my best for the team and I'm happy to score. The most important thing is that Arsenal qualify for the Champions League."

May

Laurent played in all three of Arsenal's games in May as Arsenal finished their Premier League season with two wins and two clean sheets. The Frenchman continued his habit of scoring in the big games after turning home Arsenal's equaliser in the FA Cup final before Aaron Ramsey's extra-time winner clinched the trophy for the Gunners.

August

Laurent missed the first two matches of the season with a calf injury.

September

Laurent made three appearances in September. The defender lashed in a late equaliser in Arsenal's draw away at Manchester City and started the next Premier League game against Chelsea.

October

Laurent played three times in October - all of them wins. After featuring in victories over Olympiacos and West Ham, the defender scored Arsenal’s third goal in the incredible 7-5 triumph against Reading in the Capital One Cup.

November

The only game that Laurent did not play a part in during November was the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United. The French international was part of the defence that kept clean sheets against both Montpellier and Aston Villa. “Life is strange. Maybe tomorrow I won’t be able to play because I am injured so I live every day at 100 per cent,” he said. “I am happy to be a professional footballer, to play in a big stadium with a big atmosphere against very good players. I can't say I am tired, that I don’t want to run and want to stay at home. It's not possible. I have a great passion for football and every time I am on the pitch I give 100 per cent.”

December

Laurent returned from a thigh injury to start the incredible 7-3 victory over Newcastle United at the end of the month.

January

Laurent started Arsenal’s first three games of the month, before being sent off against Manchester City. He came off the bench against West Ham United and also started in the FA Cup win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

February

Laurent missed only the away win at Sunderland in February. The defender had been due to start that game, but picked up an injury in the warm-up.

March

Laurent was named man of the match after coming into the team for the 2-0 win against Bayern Munich. The French defender’s header set up a tense finale in Germany, and he also started the victories over Swansea City and Reading.

April

Laurent had an impressive April, playing every minute of every game and setting up Per Mertesacker’s winner against Fulham. The defender’s good form saw him named runner-up behind Aaron Ramsey in Arsenal’s Player of the Month poll. “My English is better so I talk more on the pitch,” he told Arsenal Player. “We are defenders so we can see everything on the pitch. I think every player on the pitch talks for their team-mates because it's important - just to move two or three metres, we can stop a counter-attack.”

May

Laurent enjoyed a successful May, contributing to clean sheets against both Queens Park Rangers and Newcastle United, where he scored the only goal of the game, sealing a place in the top four in the process. His performance on Tyneside earned him the man-of-the-match award. "I think I have [progressed]", Koscielny told the official matchday programme. "I had injury problems in the early weeks - a calf problem in pre-season that it took me a while to come back from. But I think the experience of this season can help me in the coming years. I feel more confident and sense that I have more authority on the pitch these days. It is a good sign for the future."

August

Laurent started all three Premier League matches during the month, as well as the team's 1-0 victory over Udinese at Emirates Stadium.

September

Laurent was first choice for Arsene Wenger alongside Per Mertesacker throughout the month until an ankle injury cut short his progress. He started in the league victories against Swansea and Bolton, as well as the Gunners' hard-earned draw in Dortmund.

October

Laurent's growing reputation in an Arsenal shirt continued after a fine month. The French centre-back's partnership with Per Mertesacker helped the team to Premier League victories against Sunderland, Stoke and Chelsea. Perhaps the finest moment of his month was a man of the match display in the Champions League victory at Marseille. “I feel I'm in the best form of my life,” he said. “I've improved a lot. I keep working on the basics, my controls and my passes. I'm also more rigorous."

November

Laurent enjoyed another fine month in an Arsenal shirt, demonstrating his versatility in the right-back position in the victories over Norwich and Borussia Dortmund. Arguably his finest showing came in the Carling Cup Quarter-Final defeat to Manchester City, although the night ended in defeat. "All the players changed their mentality and we have seen that we have a good team," he said. "All of the players defend and attack and for us that is very important."

December

Laurent continued to impress and was an ever-present throughout the month. He started in every one of Arsenal's Premier League fixtures over December. "I have had a bit of time now to be strong and get to know this league," he said. “Now I feel good on and off the pitch and I try to put the effort into being a good defender."

January

Laurent's season continued to go from strength to strength as he started in every one of the team's matches in all competitions. “I think I’ve learned at the very top,” he said. “This is the most difficult championship for a defender - there are a lot of strikers with different styles so it took me a year to learn and now I think I’m better."

February

Laurent remained a key figure in the Arsenal backline, missing only the FA Cup defeat to Sunderland through injury. The French international's consistency proved vital once more as he featured in the Premier League victories over Blackburn, Sunderland and Tottenham.

March

Laurent was a rock at the heart of defence, continuing his blossoming partnership with Thomas Vermaelen. The French international missed the win over Aston Villa with a minor knee injury but remained one of Arsenal's most consistent performers. "Vermaelen and Koscielny look solid and I think they have a good balance defensively and offensively," said Arsene Wenger. "They can both play with the ball as well and for us that is very important for the basis of our game. It starts at the back and they have the quality to do that as well."

April

Laurent enjoyed another impressive month for Arsenal, although he missed the games against Wolves and Wigan through suspension. "In the last couple of months we have played together a lot of times and I am pleased with that,” said Thomas Vermaelen. “He is a great player. I think we know each other's qualities so at the moment it is going well. He has done amazing this season."

May

Laurent scored the crucial winning goal against West Brom to help Arsenal guarantee their place in next season's Champions League. The centre back started both games against Norwich and the Baggies. "If I score with my left foot, right foot or with my head, the most important thing is that it's a goal and it was for the team," he said. "This goal was important and I am very happy for the fans, the team and the boss because we have all worked hard to be here."

August

Laurent made his Arsenal debut against Liverpool in the Gunners' first match of the Premier League season. However, he was sent off at the end of the game after picking up two yellow cards. He returned to the starting XI for the 2-1 win over Blackburn.

October

Laurent’s October was disrupted with a back problem that kept him out of three games during the middle of the month. He played against Chelsea and then didn’t feature until returning for the 4-0 Carling Cup win over Newcastle on October 24. He was part of an all-French back four that kept a clean sheet against West Ham in the final game of the month.

September

Laurent played an important role during the month of September as he formed a partnership with Sebastien Squillaci at the heart of the Arsenal defence. The pair impressed and Laurent was selected as one of the more experienced players for the Carling Cup victory over Tottenham. The summer signing scored his first goal for the Club when he bundled home Arsenal’s opening goal of the month against Bolton.

November

Laurent’s month didn’t get off to the best of starts when he was sent off during the closing stages of the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on November 7. He subsequently missed Premier League wins over Wolves and Everton before returning for the 3-2 defeat against Spurs. He was an unused substitute for the 2-0 loss in Braga though partnered Sebastien Squillaci for the 4-2 win at Aston Villa.

December

Laurent was ever-present during December as he continued to adapt to the physical nature of the English game. The defender’s month didn’t get off to the best of starts when he was stretchered off against Fulham after clashing heads with team-mate Sebastien Squillaci as the away side equalised. However, he returned for the Champions League game against Partizan and played the final three games of the year.

January

Laurent played an incredible 720 minutes of football in January. He completed eight of Arsenal’s nine games and helped Arsène Wenger’s side to five clean sheets. At the other end of the pitch, he scored a crucial header against Ipswich Town to help Arsenal reach the Carling Cup Final.

February

Laurent’s month started in spectacular fashion when he headed a late winner against Everton after Louis Saha’s controversial opener threatened to halt Arsenal’s title challenge. But February ended in heartache for the central defender, who was involved in a mix-up with Wojciech Szczesny that gifted Birmingham the Carling Cup.

March

Laurent continued to play a vital role in central defence, making four starts during the month of March.

April

Laurent was ever-present during April, making five starts at the heart of the Arsenal defence.

May

Laurent started against both Manchester United and Stoke before a thigh injury ended his season prematurely.