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Courtois blames referee and defensive lapse for Cup defeat

Arsenal v Chelsea - FA Cup Final - Wembley Stadium - 27/5/17 Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois makes a save Action Images via Reuters

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois blamed a lack of concentration and a refereeing decision for the FA Cup final defeat that reminded him of a familiar anti-climax to the season when he was with former club Atletico Madrid.

A 2-1 defeat by London rivals Arsenal on Saturday cost Chelsea the second Premier League and FA Cup double in the club's history.

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