Match ends, Arsenal 2, Chelsea 1.
Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 13th time in a thrilling final by beating 10-man Chelsea, who were denied a league and cup double.
The result means Arsene Wenger is the most successful manager in the competition’s history with seven victories.
The Gunners had controversially taken 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 the 2002 final, which Arsenal won 2-0, and the result ends their run of four consecutive final victories.
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Second Half ends, Arsenal 2, Chelsea 1.
Substitution, Arsenal. Mohamed Elneny replaces Alexis Sánchez.
Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea).
Attempt blocked. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Olivier Giroud.
Foul by Héctor Bellerín (Arsenal).
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Chelsea. Michy Batshuayi replaces Diego Costa.
Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois.
Mesut Özil (Arsenal) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Olivier Giroud following a fast break.
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Nacho Monreal.
Attempt saved. Diego Costa (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Foul by Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal).
Willian (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Héctor Bellerín (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mesut Özil.
Francis Coquelin (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card.
Foul by Francis Coquelin (Arsenal).
Willian (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution, Arsenal. Francis Coquelin replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Attempt missed. David Luiz (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Willian with a cross following a set piece situation.
Granit Xhaka (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Granit Xhaka (Arsenal).
Willian (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal! Arsenal 2, Chelsea 1. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Olivier Giroud.
Substitution, Arsenal. Olivier Giroud replaces Danny Welbeck.
Goal! Arsenal 1, Chelsea 1. Diego Costa (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Willian.
Attempt missed. Gary Cahill (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Cesc Fàbregas with a cross following a corner.
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Foul by Mesut Özil (Arsenal).
Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Chelsea. Willian replaces Pedro.
Attempt missed. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Granit Xhaka.
Attempt blocked. Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Foul by Danny Welbeck (Arsenal).
Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Second yellow card to Victor Moses (Chelsea).
Victor Moses (Chelsea) has gone down, but that’s a dive.
Attempt missed. Cesc Fàbregas (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Attempt blocked. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedro.
