Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: We showed we are a REAL team with Aston Villa win

ARSENE WENGER admits his side have shown they are a real team and can deal with the pressure of the big games.

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Arsene Wenger celebrates winning the FA Cup

Arsenal recorded back-to-back FA Cup wins with a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley.

Goals from Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez, Per Mertesacker and Olivier Giroud stunned the Villains who failed to muster a single shot on goal.

And Wenger was elated to seal another crown - making Arsenal the most successful side in FA Cup history with 12 wins and him the most successful cup manager in the modern era.

"I am very proud. Our club is doing well and if I can personally do well then it's even better," Wenger said.

"We have shown that we are a real team and can deal with pressure.

"I congratulate the players, the staff and the fans. We are so happy."

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Arsenal lift the FA Cup

Defender Per Mertesacker insists Arsenal deserved the victory for the way they played.

Arsenal were straight on the attack and missed three good chances before taking the lead after 40 minutes.

"We deserved this today. We played on the front foot from the start and that makes a massive difference," Mertesacker said.

"Last year we suffered in the first-half but today we scored regularly and gave we what we needed.

"It is a good way to finish off the season and I can look forward to my first holiday since retiring from international football. 

"Hopefully we will start next season on the front foot but first we celebrate this victory."

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