Courtois blames referee and defensive lapse for Cup defeat

The victory marked an incredible turnaround in fortunes for Arsenal, who finished fifth in the English Premier League – which ruled them out of next season’s Champions League. “When I look around that dressing room and training with the boys week-in, week-out… when we put in incredible performances then I know we are capable of that”, the Ox said.

A disputed Alexis Sanchez goal opened proceedings for the Gunners, with referee Anthony Taylor overruling an offside decision having missed a handball in the build-up.

“As a team we were not at our best”.

“We had an outstanding performance from the first minute onwards. I’m happy for the manager, to get another FA Cup, I’m delighted”, Aaron Ramsey told BBC Sport after his late victor. Their defence was rock solid, their midfield was on top with Aaron Ramsey running the show, and their attack, lead by Sanchez, who scored this controversial opener, gave the Chelsea defence a torrid time all day. I know my mind.

“Next season for sure we must pay great attention to understand that we have to improve“, he said. “Numbers in the squad and also quality“.

Chelsea started the second half with more tempo and Footballer of the Year N’Golo Kante warmed David Ospina’s fingers with a deflected drive from distance before Moses brought a fine save from Ospina after Costa played him in. They snapped into challenges, matched them in the air, defended as a unit and constantly found space either side of the Blue’s back three.

“It’s been an up and down season”, Ramsey said, “but to finish it with an FA Cup has to be a successful season”.

5 years later, Conte takes a 10th placed Chelsea to league title in England.

“Maybe now we’re a bit sad, but we shouldn’t forget the unbelievable season we’ve had being (Premier League) champions”, Courtois said.

“I’m very proud [to have record number of wins]”.

In an exciting end to end game at Wembley, the Gunners put in one of their best performances of the season to claim their 13 FA Cup victory, the most of any club.