Hello and welcome to our coverage of the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Wembley. It’s been a dismal few days for football, what with Sepp Blatter winning re-election yesterday, so let’s treat this as a prestigious palette-cleanser and a reminder that football isn’t all about shady back-room deals and FBI raids – it’s the glory game, where legends are made and history rewritten.
The Emirates FA Cup / Final
Wembley / 30.05.2015
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- T. Walcott(40')
- A. Sánchez(50')
- P. Mertesacker(62')
- O. Giroud(90+3')
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Updated 30/05/2015 at 18:22 GMT
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90'+3
And that is full-time, Arsenal win at a canter 4-0 to lift the FA Cup for the second season on the spin.
90'+3
GOAL! Oxlade-Chamberlain's low cross from the right is knocked in by Giroud from close range to cap off an easy victory. 4-0.
90'+1
There will be three added minutes as Villa fans flock to the exits.
90'
Sanchez goes off for Oxlade-Chamberlain and gets a great ovation.
88'
Few teams have done it but Arsenal are set to regain the FA Cup.
87'
Villa showiing a bit more in the past few minutes but they have been short of quality today.
85'
83'
Grealish appeals for a penalty after appearing to have his shirt pulled, TIm Sherwood is furious at that decision.
81'
Agbonlahor is booked for dissent for complaining about that decision.
80'
Huge penalty shout as Agbonlahor is tackled from behind by Coquelin on the edge of the box, Villa are furious that a spot kick was not awarded.
78'
Wilshere also comes on for the disappointing Ozil.
77'
Walcott gets standing ovation as he goes off and is replaced by Giroud.
76'
Walcott chases a through ball from Ramsey but his side-footed effort goes well wide.
75'
Arsenal heading for a record 12th FA Cup success barring a Villa miracle.
73'
72'
Benteke, Grealish and Cleverley haven't had memorable games for the Midlands club, Villa have been outclassed in midfield.
71'
Villa having a bit more of the ball but their final pass has been woeful today.
69'
Walcott is just flagged off-side as he bares down on goal. Villa make another change, Sanchez for Westwood.
68'
Bacuna is on for Richardson, who looks to have a calf injury.
67'