I don't know but I wonder if the engraver has already engraved the first and fifth letters of the winning team on the FA Cup.

Good spot, hope the spacing is alright. 

I was looking to spot my team's shirt during abide with me. He was on the end back row. No mistaking the sponsor.

I wonder if my colleague got a ticket. He is an Arsenal fan.

Ironically I have friends up from Birmingham tonight for a meal!

Glad I can sit on the fence.

Grealish has his socks a bit too low for my liking.

I guess you will be looking to Benteke for some magic today.

Hiya Pirate.

The noise sounds good in the stadium.

Villa seem to be working hard off the ball, I wonder if this work rate may prove their undoing eventually?

WOW! I'm surprised Arsenal are not in the lead.

Is this likely to influence the outcome, do you think?

Possibly if he gets kicked in the shins or just above. 

I think so far on the balance of play and chances the 1-0 scoreline is about right.

Is it my impression, or did the Villa guy jump out of the way of the ball there, thus allowing Arsenal to score that goal?

 ref jon moss needs to f*ck off back to culture club 2mins extra time my arse

Could be the angle you viewed it at or possibly I have seen players move out the way if they think the ball may deflect or is going wide. More often than not though players tend to try and block the ball.

Just seen it again and it looks like the player goes to ground trying to block clearing the way for the shot.

I think it's one of those occasions where the Villa manager probably wants to get his team back in the dressing room rather than play lots of extra time.

Gabby H, spent some time at The Wednesday. 

Lineker doesn't quite suit whiskers yet.

and benteke has got LOVELY calfs

I think that second goal has sealed it. I just can't see Villa pulling this back, in fact I would not be surprised to see another if not two more Arsenal goals.

You just feel that Arsenal are going to get another now that Villa are pushing forward more. That gaps are there.

Good night Vienna Villa. Another expected goal.

Looked a penalty. Probably a free kick.

As this is shaping up, Villa should be feeling quite fortunate that the score line is not 4 or 5 against.

Need a replay of that BBC... come on!

Man of the Match?

Me, for talking to myself for 90 minutes. 

Well, I think I said ^ that Villa can think themselves lucky they had not conceded 4 or 5.

On balance I think this result is a fair reflection on Arsenal's performance and Villa's lack of performance. Arsenal just had too much quality for the Villa.

FA Cup

2015

Over and Out.

Are you a Gooner then Cosi?

It's a long story, EC, but suffice to say that 1 son is an Arsenal fan and the other supports Spurs.  My daughter supports Charlton!

Mr Cosi's the fly in the ointment: he's a dirty Leeds fan    

Mr Cosi named his two pet rabbits Billy and Jack after Bremner and Charlton 

Was that when Bob Stokoe jumped all around the pitch doing a victory dance, Velvet?  If so, I remember that as if it were yesterday!

That is a hell of a collection of teams. I suspect the Gunners/Spurs clash is interesting at times.

Mr Cosi - Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. My Sympathies. Again I suspect if he knew you were conversing with a Sheffield Wednesday fan he may have a few words for me

At least one of your family will be happy this weekend.

My colleague is originally from the Barnet area and he is a Gunner. I think he may be a little giddy tomorrow at work. 

Mr Cosi will talk footy to anyone, EC - regardless of who they support; you'd get on fine 

The Gunners/Spurs situation used to get a bit 'hyper' back in the day but now that they've left home I don't have to care or play Harry Gibbs* anymore!

* Old boxing referee.