FA Cup 2013/14 · verified
End of the Wait
After a nine-year wait for silverware, Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Hull City 3-2 after extra time in the 2014 FA Cup final, ending a long drought and reigniting the trophy tradition at the club.
| Manager | Arsène Wenger |
|---|---|
| Final score | 3-2 after extra time |
| Winner | Aaron Ramsey |
Two down, and rising
The 2014 FA Cup final began as a nightmare for Arsenal. Hull City scored twice inside the opening ten minutes at Wembley, and the long wait for a trophy seemed set to stretch further. But Arsène Wenger's side rallied. Santi Cazorla curled in a free kick before the interval, Laurent Koscielny bundled in an equaliser after it, and the match was dragged into extra time. The comeback was a test of nerve as much as quality, a side that had carried the weight of nine years without silverware refusing to let the moment slip away in front of their own supporters.
Drought ended
Aaron Ramsey settled it in extra time, his finish completing a 3-2 victory and ending Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought, their first major honour since the 2005 FA Cup. The relief around Wembley was tangible. For Arsène Wenger, long criticised for the barren years, it was vindication, and it proved the first of three FA Cups in four seasons. The win restored a winning habit to the club and reminded a new generation of supporters what it felt like to watch their team lift a trophy in May.
Timeline
- 2014Hull City score twice in the opening ten minutes
- 2014Cazorla and Koscielny bring Arsenal level
- 2014Aaron Ramsey wins it in extra time for 3-2
- 2014Arsenal end a nine-year trophy drought
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Verification
Published as verified · checked 25 Jun 2026 · 2 retained source references.
Sources and evidence
- the historical record (reference recorded; direct URL not retained)
- Arsenal.com history (reference recorded; direct URL not retained)
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