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      Emiliano Martinez’s Twitter post from six years ago goes viral after Arsenal hero’s message over ‘hard work pays off’

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      ARSENAL fans have latched on to an inspirational Twitter post by new hero Emiliano Martinez from six years ago.
      The Argentine was an understated figure at the Emirates until 2020, despite having been at the club for ten years.

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      Martinez posted a snap of himself doing extra gym-work in 2014

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      The Argentine won the FA Cup on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But having established himself as understudy to Bernd Leno this season following Petr Cech’s retirement – he has finally become a popular player at the Emirates.
      And amid the toil and never-say-die attitude that kept the 27-year-old believing that he could succeed at Arsenal, Martinez was sure to keep putting out positive messages.
      He tweeted back in 2014, alongside a picture of himself in the club’s gym: “hard work and doing that little bit extra eventually pays off #positive”.
      At that point Martinez had made just two first-team appearances for the Gunners, although had been on the bench on more occasions.

      He has now racked up 37 games in total, with none more special than the most recent.
      When asked about his family in South America after the match, Martinez broke down in tears, overwhelmed by the emotions of the occasion.
      He initially said: “I can’t really talk.”

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      Emi Martinez was visibly emotional after the matchCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And after a hug from match-winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Martinez added: “I said to him before the game ‘You’re going to win us the game because you’re captain’ and he did it.”

      He also further endeared himself to the already-adoring Arsenal fans after the game, after being picked up on a microphone in the tunnel declaring: “I don’t care about the money.” after winning the cup.
      And the commanding 6ft 5in stopper certainly knows how to celebrate properly, after stopping off at McDonald’s alongside team-mate Lucas Torreira to pick up some post-match grub.

      Arsenal hero Emiliano Martinez wins over yet more fans after being heard saying ‘I don’t care about money’ after cup win More

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      Chelsea fans fume at VAR after Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez goes unpunished for ‘blatant handball’

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      ARSENAL keeper Emiliano Martinez may have got away with a handball outside of the box in the FA Cup final.
      Chelsea fans were left furious with Anthony Taylor’s performance as Arsenal beat the Blues 2-1.

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      Chelsea fans were fuming at VAR over a potential Emiliano Martinez handball – although it is unclear if the second image has been edited
      Mateo Kovacic was sent off after the softest of second yellow cards and a number of other major decisions appeared to go in Arsenal’s favour.
      Even West Ham midfielder Declan Rice – one of Chelsea’s top transfer targets – was not impressed with what he saw.
      One major decision was when Martinez came racing out of his box to sweep up a long ball over the top.
      The Argentinian keeper appeared to go too far, going past the ball before catching it and diving back into his box.

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      Anthony Taylor gave a soft red card to Chelsea midfielder Mateo KovacicCredit: EPA

      UNBELIEVABLE decisions by Ref and VAR today.. I want to know why the Martinez handball outside the box wasn’t replayed or that tackle by Kovacic wasn’t overturned?????#farce
      — demetris kellaris (@demykellaris) August 1, 2020

      Honestly … thoughWhy did my broadcast not show one replay of the handball by Martinez? Not one. I have Martin Tyler on call. I assume it’s a popular broadcast.NOT. ONE. REPLAY.
      — Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) August 1, 2020

      Feel like the Martinez possible handball probably at least deserved a replay?
      — Nick (@ManUnitedYouth) August 1, 2020

      Anthony Taylor missed the most blatant handball in the FA Cup final against Arsenal in 2017. In 2020, he awards the softest penalty in Arsenal’s favour and sends off Kovacic after a perfectly legitimate second challenge. I’m sure that’s merely coincidence… right?! #CFC
      — Llion Carbis (@carbislli) August 1, 2020

      Chelsea fans were not impressed when handball was not given – and even more upset when there was no visual check from VAR and a lack of replays on the TV coverage.
      From the first angle it was difficult to tell if it was in or outside of the box, with viewers being told that VAR checked it and deemed it fine.
      Later on social media, an alternative angle surfaced and appeared to show Martinez WAS outside the box.
      The image is said to have come from the Norwegian broadcast of the game.

      However, it is difficult to tell if the image has been doctored with some claiming the picture had been edited.
      After the defeat Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was certainly less than impressed with Taylor’s performance – especially the red card.
      He fumed after the game: “That is nowhere near [a red card] and it changes the game.
      “I cannot fault the lads effort for pushing but that is never a red card but again coming back to us we did not do enough to win the final.”

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      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was not impressed with referee Anthony TaylorCredit: AFP

      VAR could not overturn the decision made by Anthony Taylor due to the rule that it cannot involve itself in yellow card incidents, a rule which Lampard believes the FA need to review.
      He continued: “What kind of rule is that? There has always been this one about how you couldn’t challenge two yellows.
      “Someone is sitting there stubbornly sticking to their guns on that one because if we have VAR that is great.
      “Let’s use it as much as we can to get the right decision.” More

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      Chelsea target Declan Rice questions referee Anthony Taylor as Blues fans fume at ‘disgraceful’ FA Cup final performance

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      CHELSEA target Declan Rice was among those to question Anthony Taylor’s performance in the FA Cup final.
      Fans of the Blues were left raging with the referee after a series of decisions went against the Blues in a 2-1 defeat at Wembley.

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      Referee Anthony Taylor has been blasted by Chelsea fans for his performance in the FA Cup finalCredit: Reuters

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      Taylor showed Mateo Kovacic a red card after the softest of second yellowsCredit: EPA

      Several major incidents seemed to go Arsenal’s way, with Mateo Kovacic sent off after an extremely soft second yellow card the most high-profile decision.
      Chelsea fans were also outraged by the decision not go to give Chelsea a late foul on the edge of the box – and for Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez appearing to handle outside the box.
      The stats appeared to back Chelsea’s complaints with the Blues conceding 14 fouls to just two four Arsenal and picking up six bookings to one.
      And West Ham star Rice, who played for Chelsea as a youngster and is wanted again by the club, summed up a lot of fans’ feelings.

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      West Ham star, and Chelsea target, Declan Rice was among those unimpressed by Taylor’s performanceCredit: EPA
      He wrote on Twitter: “Some of the decisions in this game today…”
      Chelsea fans were a lot more forthright with their anger.
      LDNFootball wrote: “One of the most disgraceful refereeing performances I’ve ever seen from Anthony Taylor today.
      “Kovacic red card is an embarrassingly bad decision – Mount yellow was awful… Shocking.”

      Some of the decisions in this game today…
      — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) August 1, 2020

      congratulations to Anthony Taylor. match-winning performance.
      — amadí ¨̮ (@amadoit__) August 1, 2020

      Congratulations on your trophy Anthony Taylor. 🐍
      — CarefreeYouth (@CarefreeYouth) August 1, 2020

      Anthony Taylor, looks like corruption at its finest. Simple as that.
      — Younes H-Hamou (@youneshh) August 1, 2020

      One of the most disgraceful refereeing performances I’ve ever seen from Anthony Taylor today.- Kovačić red card is an embarrassingly bad decision- Mount yellow was awful- Given Chelsea just 2 free kicks, while giving 13 to ArsenalShocking. pic.twitter.com/KWqyocgITV
      — LDN (@LDNFootbalI) August 1, 2020

      You won Anthony Taylor.I hope it makes you happy. Dear lord what a sad little life you ruined the Final so you could have the trophy, I hope you use the prize money on learning some grace and decorum because you have all grace of a reversing dump truck without any tyres on. pic.twitter.com/N9SasYMI7z
      — Uber Chelsea FC 🏆 (@UberCheIseaFC) August 1, 2020

      Uber Chelsea added: “You won Anthony Taylor. I hope it makes you happy.
      “Dear lord what a sad little life, you ruined the Final so you could have the trophy, I hope you use the prize money on learning some grace and decorum because you have all grace of a reversing dump truck without any tyres on.”
      Younes said: “Looks like corruption at its finest. Simple as that.”
      While Ali wrote: “No wonder Arsenal can’t pay the [Thomas] Partey fee.
      “They’ve paid half of it to Anthony Taylor for a chance to play in the Europa League.”

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      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was less than impressed with the refereeCredit: AFP
      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was also less than impressed with the ref.
      He fumed after the game: “That is nowhere near [a red card] and it changes the game.
      “I cannot fault the lads effort for pushing but that is never a red card but again coming back to us we did not do enough to win the final.”

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      Arsenal won the FA Cup after a 2-1 winCredit: Getty – Pool

      VAR could not overturn the decision made by Anthony Taylor due to the rule that it cannot involve itself in yellow card incidents, a rule which Lampard believes the FA need to review.
      He continued: “What kind of rule is that? There has always been this one about how you couldn’t challenge two yellows.
      “Someone is sitting there stubbornly sticking to their guns on that one because if we have VAR that is great.
      “Let’s use it as much as we can to get the right decision.” More

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      Chelsea fans fume at VAR after Arsenak keeper Emiliano Martinez goes unpunished for ‘blatant handball’

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      ARSENAL keeper Emiliano Martinez may have got away with a handball outside of the box in the FA Cup final.
      Chelsea fans were left furious with Anthony Taylor’s performance as Arsenal beat the Blues 2-1.

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      Chelsea fans were fuming at VAR over a potential Emiliano Martinez handball – although it is unclear if the second image has been edited
      Mateo Kovacic was sent off after the softest of second yellow cards and a number of other major decisions appeared to go in Arsenal’s favour.
      Even West Ham midfielder Declan Rice – one of Chelsea’s top transfer targets – was not impressed with what he saw.
      One major decision was when Martinez came racing out of his box to sweep up a long ball over the top.
      The Argentinian keeper appeared to go too far, going past the ball before catching it and diving back into his box.

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      Anthony Taylor gave a soft red card to Chelsea midfielder Mateo KovacicCredit: EPA

      UNBELIEVABLE decisions by Ref and VAR today.. I want to know why the Martinez handball outside the box wasn’t replayed or that tackle by Kovacic wasn’t overturned?????#farce
      — demetris kellaris (@demykellaris) August 1, 2020

      Honestly … thoughWhy did my broadcast not show one replay of the handball by Martinez? Not one. I have Martin Tyler on call. I assume it’s a popular broadcast.NOT. ONE. REPLAY.
      — Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) August 1, 2020

      Feel like the Martinez possible handball probably at least deserved a replay?
      — Nick (@ManUnitedYouth) August 1, 2020

      Anthony Taylor missed the most blatant handball in the FA Cup final against Arsenal in 2017. In 2020, he awards the softest penalty in Arsenal’s favour and sends off Kovacic after a perfectly legitimate second challenge. I’m sure that’s merely coincidence… right?! #CFC
      — Llion Carbis (@carbislli) August 1, 2020

      Chelsea fans were not impressed when handball was not given – and even more upset when there was no visual check from VAR and a lack of replays on the TV coverage.
      From the first angle it was difficult to tell if it was in or outside of the box, with viewers being told that VAR checked it and deemed it fine.
      Later on social media, an alternative angle surfaced and appeared to show Martinez WAS outside the box.
      The image is said to have come from the Norwegian broadcast of the game.

      However, it is difficult to tell if the image has been doctored with some claiming the picture had been edited.
      After the defeat Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was certainly less than impressed with Taylor’s performance – especially the red card.
      He fumed after the game: “That is nowhere near [a red card] and it changes the game.
      “I cannot fault the lads effort for pushing but that is never a red card but again coming back to us we did not do enough to win the final.”

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      Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was not impressed with referee Anthony TaylorCredit: AFP

      VAR could not overturn the decision made by Anthony Taylor due to the rule that it cannot involve itself in yellow card incidents, a rule which Lampard believes the FA need to review.
      He continued: “What kind of rule is that? There has always been this one about how you couldn’t challenge two yellows.
      “Someone is sitting there stubbornly sticking to their guns on that one because if we have VAR that is great.
      “Let’s use it as much as we can to get the right decision.” More

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      Arsenal vs Chelsea – FA Cup final LIVE REACTION: Aubameyang DROPS the trophy as Gunners into Europe after win – latest

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      🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆#HeadsUpFACupFinal @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/wIfd9hCercn
      — The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) August 1, 2020n
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      HE’S DROPPED IT!
      Here’s the moment Aubameyang dropped the trophy, before picking it up off the floor to hold aloft to an empty Wembley.
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      FRANK’S THOUGHTS n
      Speaking after the game, Frank Lampard said: n
      “We started well for ten or fifteen minutes, score a goal, have chances, controlled the game and we can only blame ourselves from that point in football terms because we decided to take control as in let’s get complacent. n
      ‘Let’s take our time on the ball, let’s try and play short passes like it’s a bit of a stroll.n
      “A cup final can never be a stroll.n
      “We allowed them back in the game and when it’s like that it’s hard to get yourself back in the game.n
      “We did in the second half for big periods but a lot of today was on us.”n”,”raw”:”
      FRANK’S THOUGHTS
      Speaking after the game, Frank Lampard said:
      “We started well for ten or fifteen minutes, score a goal, have chances, controlled the game and we can only blame ourselves from that point in football terms because we decided to take control as in let’s get complacent.
      ‘Let’s take our time on the ball, let’s try and play short passes like it’s a bit of a stroll.
      “A cup final can never be a stroll.
      “We allowed them back in the game and when it’s like that it’s hard to get yourself back in the game.
      “We did in the second half for big periods but a lot of today was on us.”
      “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596308951,”date_formatted”:”1st August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:09″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”314932″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12258482″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-314932″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      WINNERSn
      Arsenal captain Aubameyang picks the trophy up off the floor and lifts it into the sky to celebrate Arsenal’s fourteenth FA Cup triumph. nn
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      Credit: Getty Images n”,”raw”:”
      WINNERS
      Arsenal captain Aubameyang picks the trophy up off the floor and lifts it into the sky to celebrate Arsenal’s fourteenth FA Cup triumph.

      Credit: Getty Images “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596308641,”date_formatted”:”1st August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:04″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”314931″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12258482″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-314931″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      UH OH!n
      Arsenal players react to Aubameyang dropping the FA Cup trophy.n
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      Credit: Getty Images n”,”raw”:”
      UH OH!
      Arsenal players react to Aubameyang dropping the FA Cup trophy.
      Credit: Getty Images “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596308537,”date_formatted”:”1st August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:02″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”314929″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12258482″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-314929″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      ON THE FUTURE OF AUBAMEYANG n
      “He knows what I think about him.n
      “I want to build a squad around him, I think he wants to stay.n
      “It’s about getting the deal done, but I think moments like that will help him to realise and to believe that we are on the right path and he is a big part of it.n
      “He’s loved by everybody at the club so hopefully continue with us.”n”,”raw”:”
      ON THE FUTURE OF AUBAMEYANG
      “He knows what I think about him.
      “I want to build a squad around him, I think he wants to stay.
      “It’s about getting the deal done, but I think moments like that will help him to realise and to believe that we are on the right path and he is a big part of it.
      “He’s loved by everybody at the club so hopefully continue with us.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596308348,”date_formatted”:”1st August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”19:59″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”314928″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12258482″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-314928″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      ARTETA’S THOUGHTSn
      Speaking after the game, FA Cup winning manager Mikel Arteta said: n
      “Well it was a difficult start when we conceded a goal so early. n
      “Some days you can go down but if I know something about this group of players they weren’t going to give up.n
      “They reacted straight away probably with the best 30 minutes that we’ve played since I arrived. n
      “We equalised, we got the goal and then we generated belief. n
      “In the second half we talked about that we were so close to winning this trophy, everybody worked incredibly hard so I am so proud to represent these players and this club.”n”,”raw”:”
      ARTETA’S THOUGHTS
      Speaking after the game, FA Cup winning manager Mikel Arteta said:
      “Well it was a difficult start when we conceded a goal so early.
      “Some days you can go down but if I know something about this group of players they weren’t going to give up.
      “They reacted straight away probably with the best 30 minutes that we’ve played since I arrived.
      “We equalised, we got the goal and then we generated belief.
      “In the second half we talked about that we were so close to winning this trophy, everybody worked incredibly hard so I am so proud to represent these players and this club.””},”date”:{“timestamp”:1596308205,”date_formatted”:”1st August 2020″,”time_formatted”:”19:56″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”314927″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12258482″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-314927″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      WINNING FEELING n
      The Arsenal players celebrate with a dance after winning the FA Cup. n
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      That #EmiratesFACup winning feeling 😍#HeadsUpFACupFinal @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/1CMnsMRaoKn
      — The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) August 1, 2020n
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      WINNING FEELING
      The Arsenal players celebrate with a dance after winning the FA Cup.
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      RECORD BREAKERS n
      Arsenal certainly have a special affiliation with the FA Cup. n
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      🏆 1930🏆 1936🏆 1950🏆 1971🏆 1979🏆 1993🏆 1998🏆 2002🏆 2003🏆 2005🏆 2014🏆 2015🏆 2017🏆 2020n
      Always. Forward. 🔴 pic.twitter.com/J7KxYk8J6mn
      — 🎗 Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 1, 2020n
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      RECORD BREAKERS
      Arsenal certainly have a special affiliation with the FA Cup.
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      1 Aug 2020, 21:11
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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG hit twice as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final – and gained a route into Europe next season.
      The Gunners will now be in the Europa League, bumping Wolves – who are still in the competition – out of a place and sending Spurs out of the initial group stage.
      Follow ALL of the latest reaction from a Wembley thriller below…

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      Chelsea player ratings: Rudiger sums up Chelsea’s sloppy defence but Pulisic shines again on the big stage

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG stole the show as Arsenal ended the season with a piece of FA Cup silverware.
      The Gabon striker scored twice, including a sensational second, as the Gunners came from behind following Christian Pulisic’s early opener.

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      Pulisic fired Chelsea ahead before being forced to come off injuredCredit: Getty – Pool

      But he may have had Chelsea’s defence to thank with Frank Lampard’s men struggling to deal with his blistering pace.
      It was a defensive performance that summed up the Blues’ season with much work for Lampard to do in the summer.
      Here’s how SunSport’s Richard Forrester rated the Chelsea players.

      Willy Caballero – 5/10
      Couple of nervy moments in the first half including a dodgy kick that put his side under pressure.
      Had no chance with either of Aubameyang’s strikes but had little else to do between the sticks.
      Cesar Azpilicueta – 2
      The Spaniard left the field in tears following his injury after 30 minutes but he was having a howler up until that point.
      Conceded the penalty in which Aubameyang dispatched and struggled to deal with the pace of the striker and Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

      Chelsea’s high line did him no favours at all.

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      Azpilicueta had a evening to forget for ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Kurt Zouma – 5
      Completely bamboozled by the terrific skill of Aubameyang as the Arsenal captain scored the winner.
      Like all of Chelsea’s defenders, he struggled, but was the best of a bad bunch.
      Had a constant battle with Alexandre Lacazatte but managed to keep the fellow Frenchman quiet for large periods.
      Antonio Rudiger – 3
      Looked a liability throughout the game and was nutmegged by Hector Bellerin in the build-up to Arsenal’s second goal.
      Lost his cool in the second half when he received a yellow card before being hooked off with 13 minutes to play.

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      Rudiger was nutmegged in the build-up to Arsenal’s secondCredit: Reuters
      Reece James – 3
      Had a tough task marking Aubameyang out on the right which denied him the opportunity to get forward.
      Managed to find more space as the game went on but was wasteful with a couple of attempts on goal.
      Was nowhere to be seen for either goal, failing to provide the back three with any cover.
      Marcos Alonso – 5
      Found it difficult to keep Nicolas Pepe quiet on the left with the winger troubling him with his pace.
      Alonso, who can be such an attacking threat, struggled to get the better of Spaniard Hector Bellerin who won the battle of the Spaniards.
      Mateo Kovacic – 7
      Was so unlucky to be sent off for a second yellow due to a shocking decision by the referee – although the first was a blatant yellow.
      Chelsea certainly appear more solid in midfield with the Croatian in the side.
      Broke up counter-attacks and kept hold of the ball as Chelsea started to dominate possession in the second half.
      His good work often goes unnoticed and it was a similar scenario this evening.

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      Kovacic was left stunned when he was sent offCredit: EPA
      Jorginho – 6
      The Italian did little wrong in a disciplined performance although struggled to match Arsenal for pace when they countered.
      Was given the nod ahead of N’Golo Kante which certainly raised eyebrows before the game.
      Kept possession well but had little impact going forward.
      Mason Mount – 7
      Chelsea’s most lively player after Pulisic went off injured and played a key role in Chelsea’s opener.
      Troubled Arsenal’s defence in the second half with the timings of his runs and played a number of dangerous crosses.
      Was surprisingly taken off by Lampard with 13 minutes to play as they went in search of an equaliser.
      Christian Pulisic – 8
      Another hugely positive performance which ended on a sour note.
      Took his opener brilliantly and appears to thrive playing alongside Olivier Giroud when the Frenchman able to create space.
      Pulled his hamstring in the opening stages of the second half after a scintillating run through Arsenal’s defence.

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      Chelsea lost their attacking threat when Pulisic came off injuredCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Olivier Giroud – 6
      Produced a brilliant flick to assist Pulisic in the opening stages of the game.
      Had the quality to hold up the ball and link with his team-mates when needed but struggled to get a clear opportunity on goal.
      A lack of service did not help.
      David Luiz came out on top in a bruising battle between the two.
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      Andreas Christensen (on 30) – 6
      Made a couple of crucial blocks to deny Arsenal, in particular against Aubameyang in the second half.
      Pedro (on 48) – 6
      Another sad ending in his final Chelsea game after being carried off on a stretcher.
      The Spaniard damaged his shoulder at the end of the game after doing his utmost to get Chelsea back into the game.

      Callum Hudson-Odoi (on 77) – 5
      Barely had the chance to impress and struggled to make any impact.
      Barkley (on 77) – 5
      Attempted to get forward to push for an equaliser but to little avail.
      Abraham (on 77) – 5
      Hardly touched the ball after coming on.

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      Aubameyang refuses to commit future to Arsenal despite his double firing Gunners to FA Cup final glory over Chelsea

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG twice refused to commit his future to Arsenal after his double fired them to FA Cup glory.
      Skipper Aubameyang scored either side of half-time to help the Gunners come from behind to win 2-1 at Wembley, and earn a place in next season’s Europa League.

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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang refused to commit his future to Arsenal after the FA Cup final

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      The striker scored twice to fire the Gunners to glory
      But asked if he could tell fans anything about his future, the Gabonese striker – who has been linked with Barcelona – said: “Nothing. Just today and the trophy. That’s it.
      “I am not thinking about this. I just want to enjoy it with the guys and take the trophy now.”
      That was enough to convince BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand that the Arsenal skipper is leaving.
      The Manchester United legend simply said: “He’s gone.”

      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was more optimistic, insisting Aubameyang WILL extend his contract, which runs out next season.
      Asked if the Gabon international will agree a new deal, Arteta told the BBC: “I think he will, yes.
      “He knows what I think about him. I want to build the squad around him. I think he wants to stay and it is just about getting the deal done.
      “But I think these moments will help him to realise and believe that we are in the right path and he is a big part of that.

      “He is loved by everybody at the club. Hopefully he can continue with us.”
      This was Aubameyang’s second Wembley double in a matter of weeks after he was also the hero in Arsenal’s semi-final win over Man City.
      Speaking after full-time, he added: “I think everyone gave their best today and we deserved it. The journey has been long but today we enjoyed it.

      “It was a great evening, I will enjoy it tonight for sure.
      “It was a poor start but everyone reacted with the right attitude and we did it.
      “I am so happy for the team and the boys.”

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      Chelsea suffer THIRD FA Cup final injury as Pedro carried off on stretcher after late shoulder injury

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      CHELSEA suffered a THIRD FA Cup final injury as Pedro was carried off on a stretcher late on.
      The Blues lost the final to rivals Arsenal 2-1, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring twice as the Gunners came from behind to win.

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      Chelsea suffered a THIRD injury in the FA Cup final with Pedro leaving the pitch on a stretcher late onCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      It started so well for Chelsea, Christian Pulisic opening the scoring after just five minutes, but was a complete disaster from then on.
      Captain Cesar Azpilicueta limped off in tears after suffering a hamstring injury just minutes after Aubameyang’s equaliser.
      Then early in the second half, star man Pulisic also limped off with a hamstring strain – screaming in agony as he went through on goal.
      Chelsea were then down to ten men when Mateo Kovacic was sent off for the softest of second yellow cards.

      Chasing the game with little hope late on, Pedro – playing his final game for the club – went down under a challenge from Sokratis.

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      Pedro took a heavy tumble as he drove into the box late onCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      But the former Barcelona man slammed his shoulder into the turf and was in clear pain.
      After lengthy treatment on the pitch, that included the World Cup winner getting gas and air, Pedro was eventually carried off on a stretcher.
      Serie A giants Roma will now await news of the injury with baited breath – Pedro recently joined the club on a free transfer.

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