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Chelsea players left seething by Arsenal's opening goal in FA Cup final as Thibaut Courtois insists Alexis Sanchez performed a 'volleyball block'

Chelsea's rage at Arsenal’s opening goal at Wembley was amplified by the fact referee Anthony Taylor had personally visited their training ground to clarify the intricacies of the handball rule.

‘At the beginning of the season they call us in Cobham to explain the rules,’ said goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

‘It was even the same referee this year. They say that the hands should always be in a natural position.

Thibaut Courtois has hit out with the decision to allow Arsenal's first goal at Wembley to stand
Thibaut Courtois has hit out with the decision to allow Arsenal's first goal at Wembley to stand

‘If he has his hands next to him and he gets the ball to the arm he cannot do anything about it.