Arsenal have faced a backlash on social media after posting a provocative message celebrating their own FA Cup record moments after Manchester United won the trophy on Saturday. United beat Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley to secure their 13th FA Cup title, moving them to within one of Arsenal's record 14 triumphs.
Youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals for United, with Mainoo becoming the youngest scorer in an FA Cup final since 1964. The victory was Erik ten Hag's second trophy in two years, following last season's Carabao Cup success.
However, Arsenal's official Twitter account chose the immediate aftermath of the match to remind followers of their own legacy, posting: "We have a legacy in the FA Cup like no other team having lifted the trophy a record 14 times. Can you name the players who started in each of our seven wins since the year 2000?"
The tweet was widely criticised as tone-deaf, with many social media users accusing Arsenal of trying to steal attention from United's achievement. Despite the win, Ten Hag's position at United remains under threat, with the club reportedly considering replacements including Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna and former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
