Arsenal player ratings vs Reading: Alexis Sanchez the stand-out player as his double sends the Gunners into the FA Cup final

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AMR) Aaron Ramsey – 5

Poor performance from the Welshman after being out on the right-hand side for the first half, he constantly switched positions with Ozil after the break but wasn’t able to influence the game like he has done on his last two Wembley apperances.

His day was summed up by hitting the post from just two yards out.

AML) Alexis Sanchez – 8 – MOTM

Struggled to get to grips with the game in the first half until he broke the deadlock with a cool finish. Was very quiet in the second half of normal time. Then popped up with a fortunate winner as his weak effort squirmed underneath Federici in the 105th minute.

Nowhere near his best but his double has put his side into the final.

ST) Danny Welbeck – 5 (Giroud, 72)

Loads of running from the England man but he didn’t have the end product to really worry the Reading defenders and couldn’t produce a similar impact that he had at Old Trafford in the previous round.

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Gabriel – 6 – forced a terrific save from Federici just minutes after his introduction then wasted an even better chance moments later. Struggled with the physical presence of Pavel Pogrebnyak and his mistake almost gifted the Royals a goal late in normal time and was also shown a yellow card.

Olivier Giroud – 7 – More of a presence in attack for the Gunners after replacing Welbeck, he had the chance to wrap the game up in second half of extra-time but hit the post from close range.

Theo Walcott N/A – The winger’s pace certainly posed a threat to the Royals defence but he wasn’t on long enough to make a sufficient impact.

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