Match Thread FA Cup Final | Arsenal v Chelsea | 17:30

[Captain Cutlass]

Would be delighted for Arteta to win this.

Would be devastated for biscuit hips to win this!

 

[Peter_OHanrahahanrahan]

Thing is I don't actually think that VAR can look at that as it would only be a free kick and probably just a yellow. It is absolutely crazy but the only way VAR could be involved is if it was a red card offence

Should deliberate handball outside the area by a goalkeeper not be a red card offence though? (cough..Stewart Kerr..cough)

 

[kingstonbear]

Really don't like games with no fans and I'm sure that has played a part, but it really has been awful

 

[Main Stand]

Can’t believe Chelsea have thrown this away, Chelsea losing Pulisic has been the difference.

 

[AmsterdamBear]

Would be devastated for biscuit hips to win this!

Would expect Arteta will be looking to upgrade in the coming year.

Arteta seems very switched on as a coach, would love him to go on and achieve big things.

 

[Captain Cutlass]

Barge on Pedro just outside the box.
FFS ref!

 

[WinkieWATP]

Barge on Pedro just outside the box.
FFS ref!

Cant believe he didn’t give that

 

[kingstonbear]

Should deliberate handball outside the area by a goalkeeper not be a red card offence though? (cough..Stewart Kerr..cough)

I couldn't say 100% but I'm not sure that it does, unless it's deemed as making a save

 

[Stevethebluenose90]

This ref has been atrocious

 

[Artful Dodger]

Think Anthony Taylor is an Arsenal season ticket holder.Ffs that’s a barge on Pedro

 

[randomhero]

This ref is a joke

 

[WinkieWATP]

Can’t believe Chelsea have thrown this away, Chelsea losing Pulisic has been the difference.

Don’t think they have thrown it away? Arsenal are deserving winners here.

 

[Mabearette]

Taylor just won't give Chelsea anything..

 

[Ubik]

that was a free kick

 

[Main Stand]

Don’t think they have thrown it away? Arsenal are deserving winners here.

Chelsea dominated the first half IMO. Then the injury has had a monumental impact.

 

[BrooklynBlue]

VAR rendered itself utterly pointless in 10 mins of a single game. Absolutely zero point to it at all. This is why it won't work in Scotland. Shit referees coupled with morons that can't even see the issues on a screen with unlimited replay ability.

This is my issue. It's poorly used. A red card can be reviewed but not a 2nd yellow which means a red card.

I'm still unclear as to who calls for the review.

 

[kingstonbear]

This ref is a joke

All the technology in the world and we are still talking about referee decisions

 

[Jjbscotty]

Refs clearly got arsenal on his coupon.

 

[Smkz23]

Chelsea have had no luck with injuries today.

 

[student_loyal]

Last time I dislocated my shoulder I just fired it back in again

Was the sixth time mind you...

 

[devilman]

Have to say, it was a pretty shit FA cup final. Arsenal were a disgrace from start to finish - shame for Arteta to be linked to such snidey bunch of cheating fuckwits.

Shame for Pulisic as he was causing problems all over.

VAR is just shit. In fact, there has been very little rule wise introduced to football that I think could ever be as shit as VAR is. Thing is, it's not a bad idea they just clearly cannot use it for what it's intended or get the people that can actually use what is obvious in front of them.

Chelsea did %^*& it themselves a bit. Azpilicueta made an arse in giving away a penalty.

 

[Main Stand]

Not sure if I just don’t love English football but this second half has been relatively boring to watch.

 

[WinkieWATP]

Chelsea dominated the first half IMO. Then the injury has had a monumental impact.

First twenty minutes perhaps I’d agree with.

 

[Ubik]

the penalty reminded of zelalem for us against the poets in the sc semi final, cracking penalty

 

[Main Stand]

First twenty minutes perhaps I’d agree with.

Chelsea sold the two goals they conceded, both defensive calamities. Hence my throwing away comment.

 

[Kentbear]

Quite a few Scottish football connections here

Arteta
Morris
Gilmour in the stands
Tierney.

Random

 

[Main Stand]

Random

Yep, that’s how entertaining I’ve found this second half.

 

[Family bam]

Anthony Taylor won't be on Frank Lampard's Christmas card list, that's for sure.
He doesn't seem to like Chelsea.

 

[Potnbear]

Game devalued by an incompetent Ref and diving cheeting professionals

 

[Jamiegatami]

Was waiting on Arteta waving his hands like it was the Dunfermline game!

 

[Kilwinnin Bluenose]

Anthony Taylor should be demoted after that performance.

 

[Uddy Gers]

Delighted for Arteta

 

[Syme]

Great goal on his ‘weaker‘ left also... brilliant

 

[Peter_OHanrahahanrahan]

What a lot of bollocks.

 

[Artful Dodger]

Think Taylor will be getting a winners medal as well.Cheating lady's front bottom

 

[CaptainObjective]

What a result for Arteta. Aubamayang is some player.

 

[West with the Night]

Can see Arsenal having quite a good season next year under Arteta. Really got this team playing well beating Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea now. Obviously helps when you have Aubemeyang what a player he is.

 

[AmsterdamBear]

Congrats Mikel

 

[NorthSideBlue]

There’s something insufferable about Kieron Tierney even the way he swaggers after playing a simple sideways pass . He has a certain gait about him that if I was playing against him I’d want to smash into him studs raised .

 

[Uddy Gers]

Aubameyang is different class

 

[Dave_1872_9]

Luiz changed shirt to have no 14 on the back with always written above the number.

 

[Captain Cutlass]

Anthony Taylor won't be on Frank Lampard's Christmas card list, that's for sure.
He doesn't seem to like Chelsea.

That's an understatement!

 

[thomsonstackle]

He gets criticised from pillar to post (and I’ve critiqued him too) but David Luiz has won yet another major trophy.

 

[Smkz23]

Luiz changed shirt to have no 14 on the back with always written above the number.

Always forward

 

[Sebo23]

Arsenal's record at the new Wembley is something else! It's like their 2nd home!

 

[Artful Dodger]

Pleased Arsenal won it.Glad for Arteta he has turned them round and look like a team again.But referee spoiled the game.Chelsea started brighter but the injuries put them behind and the sending off was an utter disgrace.

 

[McQueen]

That Arsenal goalie interview

 

[Tpol_rfc]

This has probably been covered bit what is Always Forward all about?

 

[gersin008]

Congratulations Arsenal

 

[Bear all]

Luiz changed shirt to have no 14 on the back with always written above the number.

They have got one on what’s it about ?