Yahoo News 'What a final, hope you're not missing it' - How Arsenal's FA Cup Final win over Chelsea played out on Twitter
Arsenal rounded off an otherwise disappointing season on a high by shocking Premier League champions Chelsea in the FA Cup Final on Saturday.
Alexis Sanchez struck early with a controversial goal initially ruled offside only for referee Anthony Taylor to allow the effort following discussions with his assistant. Replays suggested the Chilean handled the ball in the build-up.
In arguably their best performance of the season, Arsenal dominated large periods of the Wembley showpiece as Antonio Conte’s side struggled to gain a foothold.
The task hardened for Chelsea when Victor Moses was shown a second yellow card for simulation, only for Diego Costa to equalise soon after with 15 minutes to play.
The celebrations were short-lived, however, as Aaron Ramsey headed home a smart dinked cross from substitute Olivier Giroud to score the winner in an FA Cup final for the second time.
Here’s how the match played out on social media…
PRE-MATCH
Chelsea team: Courtois; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Cahill (c); Moses, Kante, Matic, Alonso; Pedro, Diego Costa, Hazard. #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/HqucKFzCs2
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
Our team once more: Ospina, Holding, Mertesacker, Monreal, Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis, Ozil, Welbeck#AFCvCFC pic.twitter.com/GB3lMt525x
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 27, 2017
Arsenal with a 1st time back 3 and no recognised defenders on the bench. Could be interesting #AFCvCFC #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/DSqthvhvRt
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) May 27, 2017
There will now be a laying of commemorative wreaths, followed by a period of silence, to mark the tragic events in Manchester this week.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
KICK-OFF
WHAT A START! pic.twitter.com/DpvosiJF1L
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 27, 2017
Ramsey was clearly offside as Sanchez burst through but was deemed not to be interfering with play. #FACupFinal
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
We had to wait for Anthony Taylor to confirm - but we've taken an early lead!@Alexis_Sanchez runs through to finish#AFCvCFC 🔴 1-0 🔵 (5) pic.twitter.com/4YulWWnYqI
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 27, 2017
Well... that's made it interesting 1-0 Arsenal. Handball? Offside? Chelsea bench furious #FACupFinal
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) May 27, 2017
Arsenal causing problems between the lines. Kante/Matic caught between pressing & protecting the back 3 who need to push up!
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 27, 2017
Arsenal just wow at the moment #arsenal
— fabrice muamba (@fmuamba) May 27, 2017
Stunning start to the FA Cup final. It's on @BBCOne now, folks.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 27, 2017
Arsenal arsenal. Need another. Loving this 😉😁
— Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) May 27, 2017
Wembley #FACupFinal views.... Arsenal 1-0 up! Hoping for a @DannyWelbeck goal 👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/l6yDTZvT6z
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 27, 2017
#cfc fans singing 'stand up for the champions'...perhaps trying to remind their players that they're supposed to be quite good at this sport
— Simon Johnson (@sjstandardsport) May 27, 2017
Off the line by Cahill again! #FACupFinal
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
Brilliant half from Arsenal but they needed the 2/3rd goal - Chelsea will win
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) May 27, 2017
SECOND HALF
It's game on now cause Chelsea have to change gear and attack 👊🏽
— TIM CAHILL (@Tim_Cahill) May 27, 2017
Granit Xhaka playing centre midfield on his own.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 27, 2017
Why did LVG sell Danny Welbeck again?
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) May 27, 2017
If Arsenal win, does that mean that Wenger will stay?
I think win or lose Wenger will be kept on, it will just make it easier if they win.— TIM CAHILL (@Tim_Cahill) May 27, 2017
Victor Moses is sent off. #FACupFinal
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
Anthony Taylor been brilliant today
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) May 27, 2017
Horrific dive! What's he thinking! 😳
— Darren Huckerby (@hucks6dh6) May 27, 2017
Moses is a basket case.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 27, 2017
Top decision from the referee... big big call!! #EmiratesFACup
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 27, 2017
He's been punished by getting sent off - great decision from Ref - u want him in jail aswell? https://t.co/gDDV3norbo
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) May 27, 2017
GOAL!!! pic.twitter.com/h8MsU3cFdA
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
Ozil & Ospina shocking!!! #FACupFinal
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 27, 2017
What an impact, @_OlivierGiroud_ 🙌
Oli has just replaced Welbz and crosses for @aaronramsey to head home!#AFCvCFC 🔴 2-1 🔵 (79) pic.twitter.com/aKwfsAMCxx— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 27, 2017
He's been desperate for that all day!!!!!! Ramsey 2-1
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 27, 2017
Boom
— Lee Dixon (@LeeDixon2) May 27, 2017
What a final. Hope you're not missing it.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 27, 2017
Arsenal arsenal yeeeeessss @aaronramsey 👌👌
— Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) May 27, 2017
Ozil and Sanchez have been brilliant today for Arsenal
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) May 27, 2017
FULL-TIME
Wenger's full-time celebration as #afc win the FA Cup for a seventh time during his reign, 13th overall. pic.twitter.com/E4Ks9vVUQZ
— James Olley (@JamesOlley) May 27, 2017
WE'VE WON THE EMIRATES FA CUP!#WeAreTheArsenal 🔴 pic.twitter.com/0BelAKaguL
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 27, 2017
What a performance. Mom PM for me. Superb
— Lee Dixon (@LeeDixon2) May 27, 2017
It's all over. The #FACupFinal ends in a 2-1 defeat for the Blues. pic.twitter.com/hcDAzKulZy
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 27, 2017
Arsenal fully deserved that, Mertersacker outstanding along with Sanchez, Bellerin & Xhaka. #FACupFinal
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) May 27, 2017
@aaronramsey that's what he does! Congratulations Rambo 👌🏻
— Joe Ledley (@joe16led) May 27, 2017
When you've just won the @EmiratesFACup for a record 13th time 🏆#WeAreTheArsenal 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ycuX52GtxF
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 27, 2017
Arsenal lift the FA Cup trophy at Wembley! #AFC pic.twitter.com/jaB0BJkg1n
— Vaishali Bhardwaj (@VaiBhardwaj) May 27, 2017
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
(via @BBCSport/@btsportfootball) pic.twitter.com/CxdXf5j1Gb— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 27, 2017
Great to be at Wembley to watch Arsenal defy the odds and win the #FACupFinal for a record breaking 13th time. pic.twitter.com/08gJpLUjeN
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 27, 2017
