in the 2003 fa cup final against southampton, a goal from pires, scored in the first half was enough to ensure arsenal won their ninth fa cup, becoming the first team to retain the trophy in over 20 years. wenger commented after the game that his team "got the trophy we wanted" while defender martin keown said the fa cup win was "the best ever". winning captain david seaman felt the disappointment of losing out to manchester united in the league spurred the team on.