Emma Hayes admits it will be a moving moment when her Chelsea side walk out with Arsenal in front of nearly 50,000 fans at Wembley for the women’s FA Cup final on Saturday — 100 years to the day since women’s football was banned by the FA.
‘This is the showpiece event and we’re both vying to win but it’s also about the recognition of everybody that came before,’ said Hayes.
‘To have the game on a poignant date is critical and must serve as a reminder that the game won’t be banned again.