Arsenal ended their nine-year wait for a major honour when they beat Hull City 3-2 after extra time in pulsating FA Cup final on Saturday after a dreadful start when they conceded twice in the opening eight minutes.

They recovered with a first half free kick from Santi Cazorla, a second half equalizer from Laurent Koscielny and a brilliant taken extra-time winner from Aaron Ramsey who scored with the outside of his right foot.

After the final whistle, jubilant manager Arsene Wenger, in charge of Arsenal since 1996, confirmed he was staying at the club to end speculation over his future.

Wenger, showing rare emotion after his celebrating players doused him with champagne, replied yeah…yeah….yeah, when asked if he was signing a new contract.

Not only was this Arsenal’s first major honour since their FA Cup win since 2005, they equaled Manchester United’s record of 11 FA Cup wins.