Arsene Wenger suggests Arsenal's consistency is "better than everybody else

Wenger lifts the FA Cup aloft at Wembley on Saturday. Photo: PA

Manager Arsene Wenger admits he would always question whether Arsenal were on the right path during nine barren seasons, but now hopes people will focus on the positives following their FA Cup triumph at Wembley.

The Gunners finally delivered a first piece of silverware in almost a decade when Aaron Ramsey fired home an extra-time winner to beat Hull 3-2 and complete a remarkable comeback having trailed 2-0 inside eight minutes at Wembley on a baking hot Saturday afternoon.

 The relief at the final whistle was palpable on Wenger, all of the Arsenal players and staff having finally lifted the cloud hanging over the Emirates Stadium club - and on Sunday everyone revelled in celebrations as two red open-top buses weaved their way around the streets of Islington to a civil reception at the Town Hall.

Wenger, who is set to sign his new deal before heading off to the World Cup, remains determined not to dwell on the most testing spell of his distinguished coaching career.