Arsene Wenger led his side to their record breaking thirteenth FA Cup title with a dominating performance over Premier League champions Chelsea.
The scoreline doesn’t quite do justice to Arsenal’s performance in the game. Barring a few close calls in the second half, Chelsea never looked like they would be able to mount a serious comeback, even after Diego Costa’s equalizer.
Goals from Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey were enough to brighten the mood for the fans after what has been a difficult season for the club. Only time will tell whether this will be enough for Arsene Wenger to hold on to his job for another season.
It is Wenger’s 7th FA Cup title – no manager has won more during their time in England. This was Arsenal’s 13th FA Cup title – no other team in England has as many.
While the Gunner’s dressing room will be busy celebrating, few would want to trade places with the Chelsea players in the dressing alongside Antonio Conte, who must be furious at his side’s performance.
Pedro has been directly involved in 40% of Chelsea’s 15 goals in the FA Cup this season.
4 goals ⚽️
2 assists ?️Key man in the cup. pic.twitter.com/IiyczHZI9Y
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 27, 2017
Expectations were high from a one Cesc Fabregas, who will hope to lead the Blues to victory against the side he once led.
Cesc Fabregas: “It will be emotional. It’s not as if I like to play against Arsenal because they are a club which is in my heart.” pic.twitter.com/CSgZx5i58w
— Arsenal TV ?⚪ (@Arsenal__Live) May 27, 2017
“Fabregas is the best midfielder & passer in the EPL”
Still cant start a cup final….
— King..? (@teddi_speaks) May 27, 2017
Fabregas to come on and kill them off as usual… #CFC
— ‘Kunle™ (@McPapillo) May 27, 2017
@callmewale fabregas at least should have started
— in dollars (@pitar1111) May 27, 2017
Fabregas would’ve opened up this make shift Arsenal defence with single passes.
— ForeverBlue (@ForeverBlue_07) May 27, 2017
Sanchez opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a controversial goal. Chelsea appealed for both hand-ball and offside, but after a discussion with the linesman, referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot, sending the red half of Wembley into raptures.
If that isn’t given as a goal… #FACupFinal
— Amar Hujan (@AmarHujan) May 27, 2017
How on earth was that offside? No way. #FACupFinal
— Tim DM (@omedmit) May 27, 2017
RAMSEY WAS OFFSIDE AS WELL WTF
— Chief (@ChiefConte) May 27, 2017
That was one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen, from the handball, to the interference, to the offside #FACupFinal
— CJ (@CJZola) May 27, 2017
Ramsey was walking away then turned around and began moving towards the ball, which made him active and offside #FACupFinal
— Jax (@WWECarnorJax) May 27, 2017
Hand ball by Sanchez and also offside on Ramsey. The flag went up and our defence stopped playing. Awful decision.
— ChelseaTalk (@CheIseaTalk) May 27, 2017
We’re moving so lethargic. #CFC
— xxvii (@henryloso_) May 27, 2017
Offside all day long for me that Sanchez goal. Two players one on one, Ramsey goes for it & Courtois doesn’t know who the shot comes from
— Martin Gilligan (@martingilligan1) May 27, 2017
That goal shouldnt count ramsey attempted to play the ball ?
— Matt Le Tissier (@mattletiss7) May 27, 2017
Offside, handball, pick. Don’t say it wasn’t offside either, Ramsey goes towards the ball to play it. Rules are clear. Pathetic officiating.
— Kristian Sturt (@FootieWriter) May 27, 2017
Handball. Ramsey moves towards ball. Clearly offside. Joke
— Chelsea Stats (@ChelseaStats) May 27, 2017
That goal, legal or not was exactly what Arsenal needed and the Gunners never took their foot of the gas. Wave after wave or Red and White came at Courtois’ goal with no reply from the Premier League Champions.
Chelsea really gonna bubble in 3
— Fabi? (@IAintYuhFriend) May 27, 2017
The fact that Arsenal should be 5-0 up should also be a worry for them. One lucky break from #Chelsea and they’re back in this.
— Chelsea HQ ? (@Chelsea_HQ) May 27, 2017
Been saying all season that Chelsea aren’t special. Will be exposed to a more degree next season when Champions League kicks in.
— AH (@EliteUtd) May 27, 2017
So odd to see Chelsea give so much away. I’m in shock. #FACupFinal
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) May 27, 2017
2 big clearances from Cahill so far. Gary Hayes and Chelsea HQ say he must be the captain for the next 25 years.
— FRANCO ? (@franco_47nm) May 27, 2017
The Cahill Line Clearance service.
— Kristof Terreur ? (@HLNinEngeland) May 27, 2017
Almost a second for Arsenal as Ozil lifted his strike over Courtois, superb from Cahill to back-heel away from the goal. #FACupFinal
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
Gary Cahill’s clearance. #CFC #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/DWiFZ4C2VR
— CFC gifs (@chelskigifs) May 27, 2017
I’m losing count here: is that three or four times off the woodwork? And Cahill twice off the line.
— Dan Levene (@danlevene) May 27, 2017
If Chelsea do come back and win, they owe it all to Gary Cahill.
— Ri Fingal (@RiFingal) May 27, 2017
I think Arsenal broke Victor Moses #FACupFinal
— Tee (@legendarytunde) May 27, 2017
Thing didn;t get any better for Chelsea in the second half. It got even worse in the 68th minute, after Victor Moses got his second yellow card for a clear dive in the Arsenal box.
Oh, Moses! Such a wonderful season and it ends on such a sour note. Deserved the second book for a dive. Chelsea down to 10.
— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) May 27, 2017
WULL DAT VICTOR MOSES. A FOOTBALL YAA PLAY. NOT OLYMPIC DIVING.
— Ankle Sax (@Russ_Mac876) May 27, 2017
Moses is having an absolute shocker. Not making the runs, keeps losing the ball.
— Chelsea HQ ? (@Chelsea_HQ) May 27, 2017
Moses is a basket case.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 27, 2017
Victor Moses. #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/aAK8qbQFgB
— Simon Thomas (@SimonThomasSky) May 27, 2017
Something about SEEing Moses dePARTING with a RED.
You take it from here.
— Gingers for Limpar (@Gingers4Limpar) May 27, 2017
Pedro is now playing in Moses’ position, meaning we lose a huge part of our attacking threat. It’s the impossible job now.
— Chelsea HQ ? (@Chelsea_HQ) May 27, 2017
⏱ 10 minutes and 58 seconds…
The time between Victor Moses’ two bookings.#FACupFinal https://t.co/uSEJhop6cZ pic.twitter.com/dgwhqc6Cfd
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 27, 2017
And Jesus said unto Moses “you dived, you’re off”
— Fiona Murray (@FionsieMurray) May 27, 2017
And minutes after this came on,
Chelsea should bring Costa on… #FACupFinal
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) May 27, 2017
Diego Costa puts it past Ospina with the help of a deflection to bring his side level.
The Blues are level, Diego Costa scores a fantastic equaliser, 1-1. #FACupFinal
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
BREAKING: Diego Costa equalises and Chelsea are back in the #FACupFinal!… pic.twitter.com/tgKtDrjeRd
— SPORF (@Sporf) May 27, 2017
What’s the point
— Ben (@CriminalCosta) May 27, 2017
Feels horrendously dirty as a Spurs fan to say I just celebrated a Chelsea goal scored by that Diego Costa!
— Ricky Sacks ? (@RickSpur) May 27, 2017
But before Chelsea and their fans had time to take it in, Aaron Ramsay sends them up 2-1.
⚽️ Diego Costa equalises.
⏱️ Seconds later…
⚽️ Aaron Ramsey retakes the lead for Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/58mcHAVkAw
— bet365 (@bet365) May 27, 2017
Ramsey scored so who’s dying later on today???
— Asala Hijazi (@ffsAsaIa) May 27, 2017
Gif: Olivier Giroud sets up Aaron Ramsey for Arsenal’s second goal with his first involvement of the game. #afc pic.twitter.com/VDjzkIG3xQ
— afcvideo (@afcvideo) May 27, 2017
Kante was jogging behind Ramsey like some gyama session. Trash.
— Mamaa (@ama_kusi) May 27, 2017
Kante didn’t pick up Ramsey. the reason why @AnderHerrera is better then Kante. Herrera would have picked him up! #ARSvCHE #FACupFinal #mufc
— TJB (@TomBartlett01) May 27, 2017
