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FA Cup | Semi-Finals
Apr 18, 2015 at 5.20pm UK
 
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2-1

Sanchez (39', 105')
FT(HT: 1-0)
McCleary (54')
Reaction
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Met Police 'looking into' video of Arsenal fans' homophobic Ashley Cole chants
Metropolitan Police are reportedly looking into footage apparently showing a group of Arsenal fans singing homophobic chants about Ashley Cole.
Apr 22, 13:10
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Steve Clarke confident Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici will bounce back
Reading boss Steve Clarke describes Adam Federici as one of his best players, despite the keeper's blunder which gifted Arsenal victory in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 21, 14:52
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Per Mertesacker thrilled by FA Cup semi-final triumph
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admits that he is thrilled by the team's passage through to a second consecutive FA Cup final.
Apr 20, 12:39
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Reading's Adam Federici apologises for FA Cup semi-final mistake
Adam Federici apologises to the Reading fans after his error gave Arsenal a 2-1 win over the Royals in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Apr 20, 10:57
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Steve Clarke confident Adam Federici will be fine
Reading boss Steve Clarke believes that Adam Federici will have no problem bouncing back from his costly error in his side's FA Cup semi-final loss to Arsenal.
Apr 20, 04:20
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Wojciech Szczesny offers Adam Federici support
Wojciech Szczesny offers his support to Reading's Adam Federici following the Australian's mistake during Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final win.
Apr 19, 13:00
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Arsene Wenger: Per Mertesacker injury "doesn't look too good"
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that Per Mertesacker's ankle injury "doesn't look too good" after the German hobbled out of their FA Cup semi-final win over Reading.
Apr 19, 00:36
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Sir John Madejski left "proud" after Reading effort
It is just a matter of time before Reading lift some silverware, former chairman Sir John Madejski insists after watching their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal.
Apr 18, 22:22
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Reading boss Steve Clarke: 'We deserved more against Arsenal'
Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici is "upset" after his error led to their FA Cup semi-final defeat against Arsenal, admits manager Steve Clarke.
Apr 18, 22:12
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Arsene Wenger hails Reading's effort in FA Cup semi-final
Arsene Wenger describes their FA Cup semi-final win over Reading as a "very difficult game".
Apr 18, 22:03
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Aaron Ramsey: 'Reading had us on the ropes'
Aaron Ramsey admits that Reading had Arsenal "on the ropes" before the Gunners booked their place in the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win at Wembley.
Apr 18, 20:03

The Match

Match Report

Arsenal will defend the FA Cup in May's final after Adam Federici's extra-time error cost Reading in a dramatic semi-final which the Gunners won 2-1 at Wembley.

Live Commentary

Take a look back at Arsenal's dramatic FA Cup semi-final victory over Reading with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report.

HT Report

Alexis Sanchez's strike six minutes before the break gives Arsenal a 1-0 half-time lead over Championship Reading in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Team News

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger includes Mathieu Debuchy in one of four changes made for the FA Cup semi-final with Reading.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the FA Cup semi-final between holders Arsenal and Championship side Reading, who have never previously reached the final of the competition.

Head to Head
Mar 30, 2013 3pm
Arsenal
4-1
Reading
Arteta (77' pen.), Cazorla (48'), Gervinho (11'), Giroud (67')
Robson-Kanu (68')
Guthrie (32')
Oct 30, 2012 7.45pm
Apr 19, 2008 3pm
Arsenal
2-0
Reading
Silva (38'), Adebayor (30')

Kitson (28'), Bikey-Amougou (58'), Sonko (71')
Nov 12, 2007 3pm
Reading
1-3
Arsenal
Shorey (87')
Gunnarsson (85')
Hleb (78'), Flamini (44'), Adebayor (52')
Fabregas (80')
Build-up
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Reading manager Steve Clarke: 'Pressure on Arsenal'
Reading manager Steve Clarke believes that the pressure is on Arsenal ahead of their FA Cup semi-final clash this evening.
Apr 18, 14:58
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Danny Welbeck using FA Cup semi-final loss as motivation
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck says that he will use the disappointment of a 2009 FA Cup semi-final loss with Manchester United as motivation against Reading on Saturday.
Apr 18, 14:57
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Reading's Alex Pearce: "We're due a win"
Reading defender Alex Pearce feels that he and his teammates have to put their recent poor form behind them to pull off a shock victory against Arsenal in the FA Cup.
Apr 18, 06:10
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Aaron Ramsey: 'Last year's FA Cup trophy win has eased the pressure'
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey feels that the pressure was lifted off him and his teammates in cup competitions following their FA Cup triumph last season.
Apr 18, 05:53
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Alex Pearce ready for "very special" FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal
Reading defender Alex Pearce admits that facing Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday will be one of the "biggest matches" that he's ever played in.
Apr 17, 10:52
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Reading's Steve Clarke: 'We need to be perfect against Arsenal'
Reading boss Steve Clarke insists that his team need to be "perfect" if they are to reach the FA Cup final at the expense of Arsenal.
Apr 16, 15:37
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Arsene Wenger: 'Picking FA Cup team will be difficult'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that it will be "difficult" for him to pick his FA Cup team, with most of his players available for the match against Reading.
Apr 16, 10:05
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Arsene Wenger wary of "efficient" Reading
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that his side will not be taking Championship team Reading lightly in their FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 16, 09:50
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Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici: 'Pressure is on Arsenal'
Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici claims that Arsenal will be expected to win the upcoming FA Cup semi-final between the sides.
Apr 15, 18:04
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Per Mertesacker feeling "confident" ahead of FA Cup semi-final
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker insists that his side are "more prepared" for this year's FA Cup semi-final than they were 12 months ago.
Apr 15, 15:11
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Liverpool33228375324374
3Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves33127144653-743
12Fulham34126165054-442
13Bournemouth33119134860-1242
14Crystal Palace3399154256-1436
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton33108153448-1430
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3337233188-5716


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