This Saturday Arsenal face Aston Villa at Wembley in the final of this year's edition of the oldest cup competition in the world the FA Cup. Arsenal are strong favourites but since we have already witnessed quite a few surprises already this season the Gunners should not take this for granted. These two sides have never met in an FA Cup final before, even though they have played no less than 28 finals between them. Arsenal have beaten Aston Villa quite heavily this season, 3-0 at Villa Park and 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal could become the most successful team in the history of the FA Cup, they have won it last year to become level with Manchester United as 11-time winners of the competition. If they beat Aston Villa they will become the first team to win the cup 12 times. Also Arsene Wenger would overtake Sir Alex Ferguson if he wins his sixth FA Cup. The Gunners will be without injured Danny Welbeck but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is fit to play. Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Debuchy are still out of contention.
This will be the first FA Cup final for Aston Villa in 15 years and their chance to end a 19-year-long trophy drought. Their last FA Cup trophy was won all the way back in 1957. Tim Sherwood has managed to achieve his primary goal, which was to save the club from relegation, now the FA Cup final is a great bonus for him and his players. They have knocked out Liverpool en route to the final, proving that they are capable of producing an upset. If they win they will qualify for the Europa League at the expense of Southampton. Shay Given could miss out due to a groin injury, while Kieran Richardson is also in doubt.
Probable line-ups:
Arsenal: Szczesny - Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal - Cazorla, Coquelin, Ramsey, Ozil, Sanchez - Giroud
Aston Villa: Given - Bacuna, Vlaar, Baker, Richardson - Cleverley, Westwood, Delph, Grealish - Agbonlahor, Benteke
My prediction: Arsenal to win 3-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Arsenal win - 1.57 Draw - 4.33 Aston Villa win - 6.50
galata86 8 years ago
This was very important match for Arsenal and all their fans. They played very well whole season and this is great finish of season for them. We all know that Arsenal didn't won a lot of trophies in last ten years and every trophy is very very important for them and for their fans. Congratulation to Arsenal.
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seculla
8 years ago
Very interesting match, and as rikimarting said, Arsenal deserved this trophy. They had control of the situation during whole match and didn't let Aston Villa's players to make many chances to score. Maybe it will be different result if Walcott didn't scored that great goal in last minutes from the first half. Also in my...
Very interesting match, and as rikimarting said, Arsenal deserved this trophy. They had control of the situation during whole match and didn't let Aston Villa's players to make many chances to score. Maybe it will be different result if Walcott didn't scored that great goal in last minutes from the first half. Also in my last comment I wrote that Arsenal didn't have many chances last couple of seasons to win trophies but I forgot that they won FA Cup last year, so now they defended that trophy and they have won it two seasons in a row.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
Yes, Arsenal deservedly won trophy. They are way better team than Aston Villa and they showed us last night. Arsenal is in great shape in last few matches, Theo Walcott played fantastic, scored first goal and that is very important for Arsenal and him. Alexis scored awesome goal, and finish season on the best way. Aston...
Yes, Arsenal deservedly won trophy. They are way better team than Aston Villa and they showed us last night. Arsenal is in great shape in last few matches, Theo Walcott played fantastic, scored first goal and that is very important for Arsenal and him. Alexis scored awesome goal, and finish season on the best way. Aston Villa after securing place in Premier League played weak, without motivation. Because of that, they weren't at the same level as Arsenal.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
My prediction was good.Arsenal won easily,and Alexis Sanchez was selected as man of the match. It is good for gunners to finish a season in this style,with a trophy.I think that this is going to be a big boost of morale for the start of next season in Premier League.They need few more players to be good enough to win a...
My prediction was good.Arsenal won easily,and Alexis Sanchez was selected as man of the match. It is good for gunners to finish a season in this style,with a trophy.I think that this is going to be a big boost of morale for the start of next season in Premier League.They need few more players to be good enough to win a title.
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sharpe
8 years ago
For my biggest regret Aston Villa are not in the same shape recently after they've been briliant some weeks ago in both competitions that they participate in. But after that their form in the Premier League drop dramatically and even that these games were not so important for them that still shows that they are far away...
For my biggest regret Aston Villa are not in the same shape recently after they've been briliant some weeks ago in both competitions that they participate in. But after that their form in the Premier League drop dramatically and even that these games were not so important for them that still shows that they are far away from their best.Arsenal are big favourites in the game but I hope that Villa can make this game tough for them.
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rikimartin4444_115925
8 years ago
At the half time, Arsenal is leading 1-0. Goal scored Theo Walcott. Arsenal dominated in first half, they had several chances and scored only one goal. On the other side, Aston Villa is defending and they need some changes if they want to lift trophy. Gabriel Agbonlahor is player who can change things if he substitute someone...
At the half time, Arsenal is leading 1-0. Goal scored Theo Walcott. Arsenal dominated in first half, they had several chances and scored only one goal. On the other side, Aston Villa is defending and they need some changes if they want to lift trophy. Gabriel Agbonlahor is player who can change things if he substitute someone in second half.
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seculla
8 years ago
Arsenal is a big favorite in this match, and they have opportunity to win some trophy, and they don't had many chances in last couple of years. This season they have very good team and I must admit that maybe I expected something more from them. Anyway, Aston Villa showed this season that they can be "tricky" opponent so...
Arsenal is a big favorite in this match, and they have opportunity to win some trophy, and they don't had many chances in last couple of years. This season they have very good team and I must admit that maybe I expected something more from them. Anyway, Aston Villa showed this season that they can be "tricky" opponent so it will not be an easy game.
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h34dhunt3r
8 years ago
Huge match for both teams infront of us. This time there is going to clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Wembley. Team from London is obliviously favourite, but it is one match only, 90 minutes, anything can happen. Also it is big chance for Arsenal to win trophy second year in a row, and a trophy like this means so...
Huge match for both teams infront of us. This time there is going to clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Wembley. Team from London is obliviously favourite, but it is one match only, 90 minutes, anything can happen. Also it is big chance for Arsenal to win trophy second year in a row, and a trophy like this means so much for their fans. I am predictions lot of goals on both sides with Arsenal coming out as a winner. My predictions: - Result: 1:3 for Arsenal - Man of the match: Alexis Sanchez
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galata86 8 years ago
This is a good chance for Arsenal to win a trophy. My opinion is that this season played very well, and they had a little more luck they would have to fight for the title. This is a huge success for Aston Villa, but they will not win. Correct score 2: 0 for Arsenal.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
This is big chance for Arsenal to win trophy and just a little to make its fans happy.They are clear favourites,there is no doubt about that.It wont be easy for them,but I think that they will win this.Villa is not too much dangerous.I predict Alexis Sanchez to be man f the match and a comfortable 2 0 win for the Gunners.
This is big chance for Arsenal to win trophy and just a little to make its fans happy.They are clear favourites,there is no doubt about that.It wont be easy for them,but I think that they will win this.Villa is not too much dangerous.I predict Alexis Sanchez to be man f the match and a comfortable 2 0 win for the Gunners.
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