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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