Bridge too far for Chelsea
Chelsea went into this final as firm favourites to claim the league and cup double against an Arsenal side who have been their inferior this season. But in the end it was just one game too far for Antonio Conte's men.
They looked leg-weary and slow and key men such as Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante were unable to exert their usual influence.
The Blues threatened to demonstrate their durability and resilience once more when, even at a numerical disadvantage, Costa put them back in the game.
It was not to be - and the brutal truth is that on the day they were outplayed by a resurgent Arsenal. This has still been an outstanding season for Conte's side.
Brave Taylor sticks to his guns
The referee was presented with two big FA Cup final decisions - and he was certainly not found to be lacking in conviction.
He overruled his linesman for Sanchez's opening goal after the offside flag had been raised, although Chelsea were left nursing a serious sense of injustice as they believed the Chilean had handled.
There was no question he got his second decision right, giving a second yellow card to Moses as he clearly dived in a desperate attempt to win a penalty as Chelsea chased an equaliser.
'An incredible season'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "We had an outstanding performance from the first minute onwards. This team has suffered. They've united and responded. They showed strength and unity and played spectacular football today.
"I'm proud to have won seven of these cups. I'm proud having done this - winning the championship without losing and winning seven FA Cups."
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte: "I think the first goal was very strange. The first half we didn't start well, we didn't have the right approach and we suffered in first 25 minutes. We started to play better in the second half and the red card was decisive.
"There is disappointment for the final result but it can happen and there was a lot of pressure. Victor Moses has been good and played an important season.
"Our season was incredible to win the league in this way, it was great but now it's important to look forward and to restart".
Alexis Sanchez celebrating with the Arsenal fans
Danny Welbeck and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrating with the FA Cup
Former Arsenal player, Johan Djourou's comments on Instagram. Once a Gunner, always a Gunner.
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