Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Was this the most one-sided FA Cup final ever?

The Gunners completely dominated their fellow Premier League team

Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring Arsenal's second goal (Getty Images)

Aston Villa were completely outplayed by Arsenal in a match that many hoped could prove to be something of a classic.

Two teams with great support and a history to back it up had set the scene for a real contest.

But in the end, Arsenal were just much better.

When Arsenal lifted the cup last year with victory over Hull City, a team arguably thought of as inferior to the current Aston Villa outfit, the Gunners needed extra-time before winning 3-2.

But they never really looked likely to be troubled by Tim Sherwood's side once the match got started at Wembley. And when Theo Walcott finally found the breakthrough after a few missed chances, it was only ever going to be a win for Arsene Wenger's team.

That stat that really mattered was the scoreline - one that ended 4-0 in Arsenal's favour thanks to goals from Walcott, Alexis Sanchez, Per Mertesacker and Olivier Giroud.

But as the rest of these stats show, there was only ever one team in it...

Shots: Arsenal 15 Aston Villa 2

Dribbles: Arsenal 16 Aston Villa 9

Corners: Arsenal 8 Aston Villa 0

Fouls: Arsenal 9 Aston Villa 15

Bookings: Arsenal 0 Aston Villa 5