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Aubameyang double helps Arsenal beat Chelsea for 14th FA Cup trophy

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Football - FA Cup Final - Arsenal v Chelsea - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - August 1, 2020. Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup. [REUTERS/Adam Davy]

Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday for a record-extending 14th crown in the competition - and a spot in next season's Europa League.

Victory at an empty Wembley Stadium earned Mikel Arteta his first trophy as Arsenal manager, after he left his role as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City to replace Unai Emery in December.

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