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5 things we learned from Arsenal’s FA Cup win over Chelsea

Arsene Wenger’s done it again.

Arsenal have won their 13 FA Cup trophy and Wenger’s won his seventh.

Other than the fact that we’re awesome, what did we learn during Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final?

David Ospina is unable to get through a match uninjured

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 27: Rob Holding of Arsenal checks if David Ospina of Arsenal is okay during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Everyone was a little shocked when Dave was picked to start in the FA Cup final against Chelsea over the far more experienced Petr Cech, especially since he’s set to leave in the summer.

The Colombian had already made four FA Cup appearances this season but during such a big game you’d expect your number one goalkeeper to be selected.

Sure enough, the goalkeeper got injured at one point. Although he was fine afterwards.

I’m sure there aren’t any other ‘keepers on this planet who roll around as much as Dave?

He did pull off a couple of decent saves against Chelsea though so credit’s where it’s due.

Arsenal can do a football

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 27: Arsenal fans look on during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

For the first 20 minutes, the Gunners were all over Chelsea. Their passing was fluid, their communication was… there… and the Blues looked hungover.

Where was this Arsenal team all season?

We must keep Alexis Sanchez

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Arsenal’s Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London on May 27, 2017. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Even when he’s not ‘on’ Alexis is fantastic but when he is, he’s out of this world.

I just don’t think you understand

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Arsenal’s German midfielder Mesut Ozil runs with the ball during the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London on May 27, 2017. (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Perhaps even more important for Arsenal is Mesut Ozil.

He was totally up for it against Chelsea and has been in terrific form over the last few games.

There’s only one Arsene Wenger

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Arsenal’s French manager Arsene Wenger reacts to their first goal on the touchline during the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London on May 27, 2017. (IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)

His seventh FA Cup, Arsenal’s 13th…

No matter what the future holds, at least we can all agree one thing: there’s only one Arsene Wenger.

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