Arsenal wins First trophy for Nine years by Beating Hull City To Win The FA Cup

Aaron Ramsey strikes in extra-time to decide a dramatic cup final and seal a first trophy for Arsene Wenger's men since 2005.

FA Cup: 'Impressive' Arsenal End Trophy Drought

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  James Chester gave Hull City their first goal of the FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley within just four minutes.
  

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  And, just eight minutes in, Hull's second goal came from Curtis Davies.
  

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  Curtis Davies celebrates pushing Hull City to 2-0 against Arsenal.
  

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  Arsene Wenger watches proceedings at a tense moment for Arsenal.
  

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  But Arsenal landed their first shot on 17 minutes with a goal from Santi Cazorla.
  

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  Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates.
  

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  Steve Bruce, manager of Hull City, gestures at his team.
  

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  Olivier Giroud of Arsenal battles with Curtis Davies of Hull City.
  

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  Mesut Ozil of Arsenal is challenged by David Meyler of Hull.
  

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  The tension mounts for Arsene Wenger and Steve Bruce.
  

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  Hull City fans applaud on 56 minutes in memory of the 56 people who died in the Bradford fire disaster in 1985.
  

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  An Arsenal corner leads to their second goal by Laurent Koscielny.
  

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  Liam Rosenior of Hull City slides for the ball as Arsene Wenger and Steve Bruce look on.
  

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  Kieran Gibbs' disappointment is clear after his goal attempt misses.
  

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  Arsene Wenger speaks to the Arsenal team prior to 30 minutes of extra time.
  

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  It must have worked - Aaron Ramsey scroced Arsenal's third and winning goal.
  

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  Arsenal sense an end to their nine-year trophy drought.
  

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  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arsene Wenger embrace as the match ends with Arsenal as the victors.
  

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  Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs consoles Hull City's Jake Livermore.
  

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  Jake Livermore weeps as Arsenal celebrate.
  

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  Winning goalscorer Aaron Ramsey lifts the FA Cup trophy to roars from the crowd at Wembley.
  

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  Tomas Rosicky leads the trophy celebrations as Arsenal are drenched in champagne.
  

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Gallery: Key Moments From Tense FA Cup Final

Arsenal have won the FA Cup by beating Hull City 3-2 after extra-time at Wembley, ending their nine-year wait for silverware.

Aaron Ramsey's neat finish from an Olivier Giroud backheel broke the hearts of Hull's fans and sparked wild celebrations in the red half of the stadium.
It is the club's first trophy since 2005, when they won the same competition against Manchester United following a penalty shootout.

Captain Thomas Vermaelen lifts the trophy

But after 10 minutes it looked like that drought was going to continue.
The Gunners found themselves 2-0 down as the underdogs made a blistering start to the match.

Aaron Ramsey wheels away in delight after scoring the winning goal

James Chester and Curtis Davies scored from two set pieces to leave Hull dreaming of a first FA Cup.
But Arsene Wenger's men began to dominate possession and Santi Cazorla restored hope with a well struck free kick that gave Allan McGregor no chance in the Hull goal.

Curtis Davies and his teammates celebrate Hull's shock early lead

Laurent Koscielny equalised to send the game to extra-time and the pressure eventually told when Ramsey scored the winner.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has now won the FA Cup five times, making him the joint most successful manger in the history of the competition alongside ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wenger said of his latest silverware: "It was more important today than all the others.

Santi Cazorla scored a goal good enough to grace any final

"Twice we did the double (1998 and 2002), we had already won (a trophy) so we were not under the pressure we were today.
"I've won it now five times, it's not too bad.  I'm in good company (with Ferguson)."
Ramsey said scoring the winning goal was "mind-blowing".
He added: "I have dreamt about this day for many years as a young kid coming through and it hasn't quite sunk in yet.
"I'm more delighted for the team that we have actually won a trophy this year. I think we have deserved it.
"The manager deserves it as well - he has stuck by his players over the past few years after we were questioned a few times."

Video: FA Cup: 'Impressive' Arsenal End Trophy Drought

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  James Chester gave Hull City their first goal of the FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley within just four minutes.
  

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  And, just eight minutes in, Hull's second goal came from Curtis Davies.
  

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  Curtis Davies celebrates pushing Hull City to 2-0 against Arsenal.
  

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  Arsene Wenger watches proceedings at a tense moment for Arsenal.
  

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  But Arsenal landed their first shot on 17 minutes with a goal from Santi Cazorla.
  

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  Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates.
  

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  Steve Bruce, manager of Hull City, gestures at his team.
  

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  Olivier Giroud of Arsenal battles with Curtis Davies of Hull City.
  

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  Mesut Ozil of Arsenal is challenged by David Meyler of Hull.
  

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  The tension mounts for Arsene Wenger and Steve Bruce.
  

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  Hull City fans applaud on 56 minutes in memory of the 56 people who died in the Bradford fire disaster in 1985.
  

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  An Arsenal corner leads to their second goal by Laurent Koscielny.
  

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  Liam Rosenior of Hull City slides for the ball as Arsene Wenger and Steve Bruce look on.
  

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  Kieran Gibbs' disappointment is clear after his goal attempt misses.
  

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  Arsene Wenger speaks to the Arsenal team prior to 30 minutes of extra time.
  

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  It must have worked - Aaron Ramsey scroced Arsenal's third and winning goal.
  

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  Arsenal sense an end to their nine-year trophy drought.
  

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  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arsene Wenger embrace as the match ends with Arsenal as the victors.
  

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  Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs consoles Hull City's Jake Livermore.
  

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  Jake Livermore weeps as Arsenal celebrate.
  

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  Winning goalscorer Aaron Ramsey lifts the FA Cup trophy to roars from the crowd at Wembley.
  

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  Tomas Rosicky leads the trophy celebrations as Arsenal are drenched in champagne.
  

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Arsenal have won the FA Cup by beating Hull City 3-2 after extra-time at Wembley, ending their nine-year wait for silverware.

Aaron Ramsey's neat finish from an Olivier Giroud backheel broke the hearts of Hull's fans and sparked wild celebrations in the red half of the stadium.
It is the club's first trophy since 2005, when they won the same competition against Manchester United following a penalty shootout.

Captain Thomas Vermaelen lifts the trophy

But after 10 minutes it looked like that drought was going to continue.
The Gunners found themselves 2-0 down as the underdogs made a blistering start to the match.

Aaron Ramsey wheels away in delight after scoring the winning goal

James Chester and Curtis Davies scored from two set pieces to leave Hull dreaming of a first FA Cup.
But Arsene Wenger's men began to dominate possession and Santi Cazorla restored hope with a well struck free kick that gave Allan McGregor no chance in the Hull goal.

Curtis Davies and his teammates celebrate Hull's shock early lead

Laurent Koscielny equalised to send the game to extra-time and the pressure eventually told when Ramsey scored the winner.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has now won the FA Cup five times, making him the joint most successful manger in the history of the competition alongside ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wenger said of his latest silverware: "It was more important today than all the others.

Santi Cazorla scored a goal good enough to grace any final

"Twice we did the double (1998 and 2002), we had already won (a trophy) so we were not under the pressure we were today.
"I've won it now five times, it's not too bad.  I'm in good company (with Ferguson)."
Ramsey said scoring the winning goal was "mind-blowing".
He added: "I have dreamt about this day for many years as a young kid coming through and it hasn't quite sunk in yet.
"I'm more delighted for the team that we have actually won a trophy this year. I think we have deserved it.
"The manager deserves it as well - he has stuck by his players over the past few years after we were questioned a few times."

Video: FA Cup: 'Impressive' Arsenal End Trophy Drought

Enlarge

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  James Chester gave Hull City their first goal of the FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley within just four minutes.
  

  1 of 22
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  And, just eight minutes in, Hull's second goal came from Curtis Davies.
  

  2 of 22
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  Curtis Davies celebrates pushing Hull City to 2-0 against Arsenal.
  

  3 of 22
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  Arsene Wenger watches proceedings at a tense moment for Arsenal.
  

  4 of 22
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  But Arsenal landed their first shot on 17 minutes with a goal from Santi Cazorla.
  

  5 of 22
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  Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates.
  

  6 of 22
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  Steve Bruce, manager of Hull City, gestures at his team.
  

  7 of 22
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  Olivier Giroud of Arsenal battles with Curtis Davies of Hull City.
  

  8 of 22
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  Mesut Ozil of Arsenal is challenged by David Meyler of Hull.
  

  9 of 22
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  The tension mounts for Arsene Wenger and Steve Bruce.
  

  10 of 22
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  Hull City fans applaud on 56 minutes in memory of the 56 people who died in the Bradford fire disaster in 1985.
  

  11 of 22
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  An Arsenal corner leads to their second goal by Laurent Koscielny.
  

  12 of 22
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  Liam Rosenior of Hull City slides for the ball as Arsene Wenger and Steve Bruce look on.
  

  13 of 22
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  Kieran Gibbs' disappointment is clear after his goal attempt misses.
  

  14 of 22
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  Arsene Wenger speaks to the Arsenal team prior to 30 minutes of extra time.
  

  15 of 22
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  It must have worked - Aaron Ramsey scroced Arsenal's third and winning goal.
  

  16 of 22
• 
  Arsenal sense an end to their nine-year trophy drought.
  

  17 of 22
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  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arsene Wenger embrace as the match ends with Arsenal as the victors.
  

  18 of 22
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  Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs consoles Hull City's Jake Livermore.
  

  19 of 22
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  Jake Livermore weeps as Arsenal celebrate.
  

  20 of 22
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  Winning goalscorer Aaron Ramsey lifts the FA Cup trophy to roars from the crowd at Wembley.
  

  21 of 22
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  Tomas Rosicky leads the trophy celebrations as Arsenal are drenched in champagne.
  

  22 of 22

Gallery: Key Moments From Tense FA Cup Final

Arsenal have won the FA Cup by beating Hull City 3-2 after extra-time at Wembley, ending their nine-year wait for silverware.

Aaron Ramsey's neat finish from an Olivier Giroud backheel broke the hearts of Hull's fans and sparked wild celebrations in the red half of the stadium.
It is the club's first trophy since 2005, when they won the same competition against Manchester United following a penalty shootout.

Captain Thomas Vermaelen lifts the trophy

But after 10 minutes it looked like that drought was going to continue.
The Gunners found themselves 2-0 down as the underdogs made a blistering start to the match.

Aaron Ramsey wheels away in delight after scoring the winning goal

James Chester and Curtis Davies scored from two set pieces to leave Hull dreaming of a first FA Cup.
But Arsene Wenger's men began to dominate possession and Santi Cazorla restored hope with a well struck free kick that gave Allan McGregor no chance in the Hull goal.

Curtis Davies and his teammates celebrate Hull's shock early lead

Laurent Koscielny equalised to send the game to extra-time and the pressure eventually told when Ramsey scored the winner.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has now won the FA Cup five times, making him the joint most successful manger in the history of the competition alongside ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wenger said of his latest silverware: "It was more important today than all the others.

Santi Cazorla scored a goal good enough to grace any final

"Twice we did the double (1998 and 2002), we had already won (a trophy) so we were not under the pressure we were today.
"I've won it now five times, it's not too bad.  I'm in good company (with Ferguson)."
Ramsey said scoring the winning goal was "mind-blowing".
He added: "I have dreamt about this day for many years as a young kid coming through and it hasn't quite sunk in yet.
"I'm more delighted for the team that we have actually won a trophy this year. I think we have deserved it.
"The manager deserves it as well - he has stuck by his players over the past few years after we were questioned a few times."