Arsenal
sealed their final spot in the FA Cup final by beating Reading earlier today by
two goals to one in extra time. Thanks to Alexis Sanchez for the vital two goals
which gave Arsenal the place in the FA Cup final.
Below are the Arsenal’s players
ratings:
Wojciech Szczęsny –
5
The
Arsenal stopper failed to stop Garath McCleary’s equaliser which was easy to
save. It would have been easy for the Gunners if the polishman had saved it.
Mathieu Debuchy – 6.5
The
right-back played his first game since December and not only played a 90 minute
game also played the 30 more extra time minutes. The Frenchman was tired in the
final quarter of the game.
Per Mertesacker – 5
Mertesacker
failed to control the pace of Jamie Mackie who beat Mertesacker several times. He
picked up an injury and was replaced by Gabriel Paulista.
Laurent Koscielny – 8
Another
strong performance from the French centre-half. Made several vital blocks.
Kieran Gibbs – 7
Gibbs
played a normal game in both defensive and attacking areas.
Francis Coquelin – 8
Another
great display from the holding midfielder. Broke Reading’s game several times
in the midfield.
Aaron Ramsey – 7
Ramsey played a good game, he hit the post in the final quarter of extra time.
Santi Cazorla – 7
Cazorla
kept the possession wisely and created several chances for his teammates.
Mesut Özil – 8
Ozil
made several key passes apart from his great assist for the opening goal.
Alexis Sánchez – 9
Performed
once again. He led his team to the finals through his two goals.
Danny Welbeck – 5.5
Welbeck
had a quiet game, had only once chance throughout the game. Later replaced by
Olivier Giroud.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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