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Arsenal vs Manchester City live: Alexis Sanchez fires Gunners through to FA Cup final as Pep Guardiola goes trophyless

Re-live the action from the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley

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Charles Reynolds,Adam Theofilatos

Friday 21 April 2017 13:59 BST

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Arsene Wenger has won the FA Cup six times with Arsenal (Getty)

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Arsenal will play London rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup final after the Gunners beat Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley Stadium despite going behind early in the second half. The defeat means that Pep Guardiola will in all likeliness finish the season without silverware for the first time in his career, while Arsene Wenger has eased the pressure on him with a potential trophy and top four finish still on the cards. Re-live the action here.

Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City
Arsenal secure extra-time victory over City
Goals from Nacho Monreal and Alexis Sanchez seal place in FA Cup final
City went ahead through Sergio Aguero's opener
2016/17 will be the first time Guardiola has failed to win a trophy
Arsenal to play Chelsea in the FA Cup final on 27 May

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Manchester City and Arsenal face off in the FA Cup semi-finals in what is the only realistic chance of silverware for both sides.

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger once again dodged all questions about his future at the club saying that his team’s performance in the FA Cup will have no bearing on where he will be next season.

Arsenal were gifted the easiest possible route to the FA Cup semi-finals with two non-league clashes in a row, but now they meet Manchester City for a place in the final at a time of internal controversy and on-field doubt.

Arsenal have won the FA Cup twice in the last three seasons, beating Reading and Wigan in the semi-finals, but Wenger is expecting a sterner test from Pep Guardiola’s City. The Gunners will be likely be without striker Danny Welbeck who is a doubt for the match, while defender Shkodran Mustafi, goalkeeper David Ospina and forward Lucas Perez all remain sidelined.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City may welcome Bacary Sagna and Fabian Delph who have both returned to training this week while Gabriel Jesus has also returned and may make a shock return to the team on Sunday despite there being no indication that the young Brazilian will be fit to play. Guardiola has suffered his worst season as a manager and will be eyeing a chance of reprieve from what has been a miserable season for him so far.

What time is kick-off?

The match will start on Sunday at 3pm.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport 1, with coverage starting at 2:30pm.

It’s a big match for…

Arsene Wenger. Despite downplaying the impact the FA Cup will have on his Arsenal future, Wenger simply cannot afford another season without silverware. With growing animosity among fans, the pressure for Wenger to produce noteworthy performances are growing by the day and a loss against Manchester City will only make the ticking time bomb tick faster.

Remember when…

Arsenal snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to win a record-equalling 11th FA Cup, as they beat Hull City 3-2 in an enthralling encounter at Wembley Stadium.

Player to watch…

Leroy Sane. The German has enjoyed a superb season to date and is fast developing into one of the best brightest young players in Europe. Having being nominated for the PFA young player of the year, Sane has lived up to his £27million pricetag. The forward scored the second goal in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Southampton and his recent form may spark trouble for Wenger’s weakened Arsenal defence.

Form…

Manchester City: WWLDDL

Arsenal: WLWDLW

Odds:

Arsenal to win: 31/10

Draw: 29/10

Manchester City to win: 17/20

Arsenal 1 Man City 1: Subs for City, Delph and Fernando on, Fernandinho and slightly surprisingly Aguero comes off. The Argentine perhaps slightly injured.

Charles Reynolds23 April 2017 17:08

GOAL! Arsenal 2 Man City 1 - Alexis SanchezArsenal lead! Welbeck misses the ball as he has a chance to score from close range, but Sanchez is on hand to make amends and stick it in the net. Could that be decisive?

Charles Reynolds23 April 2017 17:08

Arsenal 2 Man City 1: Oooh, City nearly equalise as Sterling has the ball in the area on the right, he cuts it back but Holding is on hand to put the ball out for a corner. Sane nearly nipped in to score there.

Charles Reynolds23 April 2017 17:12

Arsenal 2 Man City 1: Welbeck misses a great opportunity to seal the game, he heads wide from close range, should have done much better.

Charles Reynolds23 April 2017 17:15

HALF TIME IN EXTRA TIMEArsenal 2 Man City 1

Charles Reynolds23 April 2017 17:15

Sanchez celebrates putting Arsenal ahead