Arsenal Match Centre Archives: 05/2017

While most of us already know that Alexis Sanchez scored 24 goals in the Premier League this season and managed 10 assists, one more than Mesut Ozil, here are some other amazing facts from 2016/17.

With Arsene Wenger set to stay at Arsenal for at least another two years despite not having the best season in the league, it’s easy to lose sight of everything he’s achieved up until this point.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech revealed his disappointment to have been dropped for the FA Cup final against former side Chelsea, being told just 24 hours before the game by manager Arsene Wenger.

The high-flying Gunners have a golden opportunity to extend their unbeaten record, whilst keeping an eye on the possible title charge that could open up in the coming weeks.

Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea sealed the club’s third FA Cup triumph in four seasons, but how does this victory at Wembley compare to the other two in recent years?

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he was “fully confident” he made no contact with Chelsea’s Victor Moses after the Nigerian winger fell in the box in Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker had a somewhat frosty encounter with former Gunner Martin Keown in the aftermath of last weekend’s FA Cup final victory, reluctantly hugging him after having been heavily criticised by the ex-centre-back prior to Saturday’s clash at Wembley.

The Ladies got a huge 1-0 away win against the Champions and current holders of all the domestic trophies thanks to a fantastic Jordan Nobbs free-kick and now have a small chance of winning the Spring Series.

Cesc Fabregas wasn’t happy about being left out of the Chelsea line-up for the FA Cup final.

Antonio Conte was full of praise for Per Mertesacker after Chelsea’s defeat in the FA Cup final.

From relegation with Bolton Wanderers to winning the FA Cup with Arsenal, Rob Holding has come a long way.

Arsene Wenger has admitted he was worried when Chelsea equalised on Saturday.

Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, was full of praise for Per Mertesacker following his ‘magnificent’ performance in the Gunners’ 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea on Saturday.

Aaron Ramsey set an FA Cup final record against Chelsea during Arsenal’s 2-1 win on Saturday.

I’m still having trouble acknowledging the fact that Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday evening and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

Aaron Ramsey loves the FA Cup and, once again, he was a crucial player for Arsenal against Chelsea in the final.

It will probably surprise absolutely nobody to find out that Alexis Sanchez has been named Arsenal’s player of the season.

What else is there left to say about Alexis Sanchez that hasn’t already been said?

Arsenal managed to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final despite having all the odds dramatically stacked against them and the players were understandably over the moon post-match.

Goalline clearances and the post kept Chelsea in it far longer than they deserved. In fact, we were playing so well you couldn’t help but…