After a long and arduous season, London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea will contest one of the most prestigious items of silverware in the world game on Saturday when they meet in the 139th final of the oldest football tournament on the planet.
These two have enjoyed mixed fortunes in the Premier League, with the Blues ending their maiden campaign under rookie coach Frank Lampard with qualification for the Champions League, thereby achieving their minimum target.
For the Gunners, things have been more difficult; Unai Emery was dismissed after his underwhelming reign, although there have been promising shoots emerging under his successor Mikel Arteta.