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‘It just wasn’t to be, they were just too strong’

Despite the result, Kwame Ampadu was rightly proud of his young side after Monday’s FA Youth Cup final.

Our youngsters showed great spirit in reaching the competition decider and although they would ultimately fall short against a powerful Chelsea side, our under-18s boss will still look back on our journey fondly.

Here’s what he said to Arsenal.com after the game.

on the game…
They are a very powerful side, a very strong side. Our boys have done magnificently well to get to this stage and the final. It just wasn’t to be, they were just too strong.