FA Cup: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City, 5 talking points

In the second FA Cup semi-final of the weekend, it was Arsenal who prevailed to reach the final of the cup. A 2-1 victory over top-four rivals Manchester City means Arsenal reached the FA Cup final for a record 20^th time.

In a match with several attacking star players on the pitch, it was world class striker Sergio Agüero who opened up the scoring by bettering Petr Cech in a 1v1 in the 62^nd minute. The lead only survived for 9 minutes as Nacho Monreal volleyed home an Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain cross in the 71^st minute.

Things would stay level for the 90 minutes, forcing the juggernauts into extra time.

The tie would finally be decided by Alexis Sánchez in the 100^th minute as he latched on to a loose ball in the 6-yard box. The goal sends Arsenal into their third FA Cup final in four years, giving Arsène Wenger the chance to become the most successful man in the competition ever.

Here are the biggest talking points from the game.

#5 Jesus Navas is a natural at RB

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Jesus Navas (C) of Manchester City in action during the Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on April 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images,) — The Spaniard was the only shining light in City’s 2-1 defeat

Playing against one of the best wingers in the world is no mean feat, especially when you’re not naturally a defender. Throughout the season, Pep Guardiola has struggled to find a competent right-back. Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta are both players on the wrong side of their 30s and showing clear signs of deterioration.

Jesus Navas has seemingly answered Pep’s prayers, the Spaniard was the only shining light in City’s 2-1 defeat. Navas defended exceptionally 1v1 and even 2v1 when Monreal overlapped past him. In attack, Navas whipped in several dangerous crosses, in the process he provided the width needed to draw out Arsenal’s auxiliary centre backs.