FA Cup Semi-Final: Arsenal vs Manchester City | Saturday July 18 | KO: 19:45 BST | BT Sport

[teamsoutheast]

I honestly don't even know what to say... Completely lost for words.......

 

[Mo Britain]

For the final: our recent record is much better against Manu than Chelsea but on their recent form Chelsea look more fragile. Plus the officials are always likelier to favour Manu.

So Chelsea on balance but whoever we play we should play as underdogs and not go back to Wengerball outside the edge of their area and mugged on the counter (I am a huge Wenger fan btw) - last night showed what happens to teams who play that way when things go wrong.

 

[Makingtrax]

For the first time, Auba-Laca-Pepe worked as well as it should do on paper. It's been a long time coming.

This. We need them to be the 3 amigos and the scourge of the prem.

 

[Makingtrax]

Pepe's cross for the first goal was top notch. Lovely. Let's hope he can grow into this club, and show more of the talent that is there.

Like a lot of players Pepe has been surprised by the speed of the Prem. All those little tricks he has haven't come off. If he sharpens up and with Artetas help and guidance, he might even be worth his fee eventually.

 

[vjeko-3008]

anyone knows when the FA Cup final is to be held?

 

[Manberg]

anyone knows when the FA Cup final is to be held?

1st of August

 

[SingmeasongSong]

Actually not sad about anything that went wrong in the last year anymore - losing the Europa League final, losing out on CL, the absolute breakdown of the squad - if just one thing would not have happened as it did, we'd not have the fortune to evolve with Arteta now.

All of the above would've cheered me up for a week or so, but Arteta will give us a new identity and maybe a similar path as we got with Wenger.

 

[Taxi Driver]

Fraudiola shook:

 

[Wiltord's left boot]

Wait...so it wasn't a dream?!

 

[ggunner12345]

Who would you rather play in the final? Utd excellent attack but give you chances. Chelsea got some experience.

I want chelsea

 

[Rex Stone]

Want revenge on Chelsea for last year’s EL final and the robbery at the Emirates this year.

 

[Hunta]

Want revenge on Chelsea for last year’s EL final and the robbery at the Emirates this year.

And the Bridge game, Luiz will be pumped (not sure if that’s good actually).

 

[krackpot]

Utd will be easier and tastier.

 

[SingmeasongSong]

Don't wanna play against 12 men with the ref, so a definite Chelsea for me.

 

[tap-in]

Pep is a poor loser. He blames the form of City rather than the fact we didnt let them play their game. This was the best Arsenal performance for many seasons. They dominated us to start but once we settled and showed we could create chances, our performance visibly improved. So proud! Even my eldest daughter (I have 3 with zero interest in footy) sent me a text to say how happy she was for me! What a season!

 

[Hunta]

 

[Beany]

On balance I want Chelsea, simply to exact revenge for making me blow a fortune schlepping to Baku, to watch that.

That said, I do love an FA Cup win against the Mancs.

 

[AL the gooner]

Still buzzing , that was like Parma in 1994. George Grahams defence is back, just need some of that Wenger flair, and we are flying.

 

[Hunta]

Stones and B.Silva clearly want to move here.

 

[nicky47]

Stunning performance. Just stunning. Didn't think we could get through, I'll be totally honest. But the game plan from Arteta, the effort from the players. Insane!

Now a final to look forward to, and what a big one it is. Can you imagine Arteta winning a trophy with us so soon? Would be special! I need to see it happen...

I think as of right now I'd prefer a Arsenal Chelsea final, but looking forward to the game later to see how both teams play.