Arsenal Saturday denied Chelsea a league and Cup double by beating by 2-1 in the Finals of the 2017 FA Cup at Wembley.
In a thrilling football match, the Gunners dominated play to win the trophy for a record 13th time and the seventh under Arsene Wenger, thus making him the most successful manager in the competition.
Arsenal controversially took the lead in the fifth minute through Alexis Sanchez, but the linesman had his flag up for Aaron Ramsey, who was stood in an offside position. Ramsey did not touch the ball, allowing Sanchez to run through and slot in.
Arsenal dominated the first half and could have doubled their advantage but Danny Welbeck struck the woodwork with a header and Ramsey chested the ball against the same post on the follow-up.
Victor Moses forced David Ospina into a fine save in the second period before the Chelsea wing-back was given a second yellow card on 68 minutes for diving in the penalty area.
With 14 minutes remaining, the Blues got back into the game through Diego Costa’s shot that bobbled in, but Ramsey headed in the winner just two minutes later. The Welshman had also scored the winning goal in the 2014 cup final against Hull.
Arsenal could have had another late on, but Mesut Ozil struck the post from inside the area.
Wenger had major selection issues with Laurent Koscielny suspended and both Shkodran Mustafi and Gabriel injured, so centre-back Per Mertesacker was given his first start of the season. The German defender put in a dominant display to keep Costa quiet.
Chelsea failed to gain revenge for 2002 final, which Arsenal won 2-0, and the result ends their run of four consecutive final victories.
Additional report from BBC