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FA Cup | Semi-Finals
Apr 12, 2014 at 5.07pm UK
 
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1-1

Gomez (63' pen.)
FT(HT: 0-0)
Arsenal win 4-2 on penalties
Reaction
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Mikel Arteta: 'We battled through adversity'
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta feels that his side had to overcome a lot of obstacles to claim their place in the FA Cup final.
Apr 14, 03:25
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Lukasz Fabianski hopeful of FA Cup final start
Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski says that he hopes his performance against Wigan Athletic will boost his chances of starting in the FA Cup final.
Apr 13, 23:39
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Arsene Wenger: 'FA Cup semi-final win is a turning point'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that his side's FA Cup semi-final win over Wigan will be a turning point for the Gunners' season.
Apr 13, 23:00
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Arsene Wenger praises "professional and calm" Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that his side handled their penalty shootout against Wigan Athletic in a "very professional and calm way" in the FA Cup.
Apr 13, 13:46
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Scott Carson: 'Wigan Athletic aiming for playoff success'
Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Scott Carson says that the team is hoping to play at Wembley again this season in the Championship playoff final.
Apr 13, 13:18
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Lukasz Fabianski targets top-four finish
Lukasz Fabianski says that Arsenal's penalty shootout win over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup can inspire the Gunners to a top-four finish.
Apr 13, 10:22
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Arsenal's Lukasz Fabianski hopeful of regular first-team football
Lukasz Fabianski hopes to have impressed Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger enough with his performance against Wigan Athletic to remain in the starting lineup.
Apr 13, 06:00
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Arsenal's Arsene Wenger pleased with Yaya Sanogo display against Wigan Athletic
Arsene Wenger praises Arsenal youngster Yaya Sanogo for his performance against Wigan Athletic.
Apr 13, 04:35
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hails Arsenal teammate Lukasz Fabianski
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain praises his Arsenal teammate Lukasz Fabianski for his performance during their victory over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup.
Apr 13, 04:24
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Uwe Rosler "proud" of Wigan Athletic performance
Uwe Rosler says that he is "proud" of his side's performance in today's FA Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal.
Apr 12, 22:30
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Arsene Wenger: 'Victory will help rebuild confidence'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the club's progress to the final of the FA Cup will help to rebuild confidence.
Apr 12, 22:12
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Per Mertesacker: "We have great character"
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says his side showed "great character" to bounce back against Wigan Athletic.
Apr 12, 21:17

The Match

Match Report

Arsenal defeat holders Wigan Athletic 4-2 on penalties to reach the FA Cup final.

Live Commentary

Relive how Arsenal booked their place in the FA Cup final, beating holders Wigan Athletic on penalties at Wembley.

HT Report

Wigan Athletic and Arsenal go into the half-time break of their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley with the score goalless at 0-0.

Team News

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is scheduled to make his first start for the Gunners since Boxing Day in today's FA Cup semi-final against Wigan Athletic.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between holders Wigan Athletic and favourites Arsenal at Wembley.

Head to Head
May 14, 2013 7.45pm
Dec 22, 2012 12.45pm
Apr 14, 2012 3pm
Arsenal
1-2
Wigan
Vermaelen (21')
Sagna (34'), Song Billong (72')
Gomez (8'), Di Santo (7')
Caldwell (60'), Al Habsi (90'), McArthur (90')
Dec 3, 2011 3pm
Wigan
0-4
Arsenal

Caldwell (52'), Gohouri (73'), Diame (88')
Vermaelen (29'), Arteta (28'), Gervinho (61'), Van Persie (78')
Song Billong (57')
Jan 22, 2011 3pm
Arsenal
3-0
Wigan
Van Persie (21', 58', 85')

Thomas (67')
Caldwell (70')
Build-up
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Shaun Maloney: "Pressure is on Arsenal"
Wigan Athletic's Shaun Maloney tries to put the burden on Arsenal ahead of their FA Cup semi-final meeting this evening.
Apr 12, 15:13
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Arsene Wenger: 'Wigan Athletic deserve our respect'
Arsene Wenger believes that Wigan Athletic deserve his side's respect ahead of the FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 12, 05:42
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Lukas Podolski: 'FA Cup semi-final will be like home game for Arsenal'
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski believes that playing their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley will almost be like a home game for the team.
Apr 11, 20:38
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Wigan Athletic's Uwe Rosler gets tips from Everton's thrashing of Arsenal
Wigan Athletic manager Uwe Rosler says that he has taken tips from Everton's display against Arsenal ahead of this weekend's FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 10, 16:17
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Aaron Ramsey to start for Arsenal in FA Cup semi-final against Wigan Athletic
Arsene Wenger reveals that Aaron Ramsey is "ready" to start for Arsenal in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Wigan Athletic.
Apr 10, 09:52
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Uwe Rosler: 'The pressure is on Arsenal'
Wigan Athletic manager Uwe Rosler believes that there is more pressure on Arsenal ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 9, 17:16
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Serge Gnabry confident of Arsenal progress
Serge Gnabry is confident that Arsenal will beat Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend.
Apr 9, 12:11
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Paul Jewell: 'Wigan Athletic can cause Arsenal upset'
Former Wigan Athletic boss Paul Jewell believes that his old club can cause an upset against Arsenal in this weekend's FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 9, 11:30
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Wojciech Szczesny excited by "huge" FA Cup semi-final
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny describes Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Wigan Athletic as "huge".
Apr 9, 11:05
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Arsene Wenger: 'FA Cup can help Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger believes that the FA Cup can help Arsenal find their form in the Premier League.
Apr 7, 12:02
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