Arsenal vs Manchester City player ratings: Alexis Sanchez and Nacho Monreal make the difference
How did we rate each player in the entertaining semi-final at Wembley?
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Your support makes all the difference.Alexis Sanchez struck an extra-time winner as Arsenal came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Sergio Aguero had put City ahead with a fine breakaway goal just after the hour having had another strike controversially ruled out - but Nacho Monreal equalised.
City twice hit the woodwork in the latter stages of normal time through Yaya Toure and Fernandinho but Sanchez, recently linked with City, pounced for a 101st-minute winner after a goalmouth scramble.
Arsenal's victory vindicated under-pressure Arsene Wenger's decision to play with three at the back for the second time in a week - but they were outplayed for large spells early on.
How did we rate each player in the entertaining semi-final at Wembley? Take a look at the gallery above to find out.
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