Mikel Arteta: 'Arsene Wenger's half-time talk was crucial'

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsene Wenger's speech at half time inspired them to record a comeback victory over Hull City in the FA Cup final.

The Gunners ended their nine-year wait for a major trophy as Aaron Ramsey scored an extra-time winner to secure a 3-2 win for Wenger's side, who had fallen 2-0 behind in the first 10 minutes of the game.

Arteta told the club's official website: "The manager's speech at half-time was brilliant, [he told us] to keep believing in how we should do it and keep performing.

"He told us to stay calm. We had done the most difficult thing, which was to score the first one [after going two down] so now the game was open, we had plenty of time to do it, we could not rush it.

"It was brilliant, I think the lads continued to play and we showed a lot of experience and composure. I'm really happy, it's a happy day. I'm glad overall for the players because they deserve it, for the manager and for the club in general and the fans."

Arsenal will also play in the Champions League next season after finishing fourth in the Premier League.