Arsenal win over Sheffield United and enter the FA Cup Semi Final

ARSENAL booked their place in the FA Cup semifinals after their 2-1 win over Sheffield United.

The Gunners took the lead from the middle of the first half when Nicolas Pepe scored a penalty after Alexandre Lacazette was fouled in the penalty box by Chris Basham.

The Gunners were pegged back by David McGoldrick a few minutes from time after Nicolas Pepe opened the scoring from the penalty spot for the visitors, before loan midfielder Dani Ceballos determined victory.
Arsenal remain in the silver hunt to brighten their underwhelming season after in the 91st minute Dani Ceballos took them through to the FA Cup semifinals by overthrowing Sheffield United.

They had previously been suspended after John Lundstram's close-range header after a corner was ruled out because his goalscorer was offside.

The home side also had another attempt made in the second half when John Egan poked the ball after McGoldrick diverged past the last defender.

There is further bad news for Lundstram and Sheffield United with the midfielder having to be replaced before the break due to a shoulder injury.

Arsenal also failed to get through the match unscathed, with center back David Luiz - who has just returned from suspension - limping to add to the list of injuries they have had for a long time.

The victory adds another schedule to Arsenal's post-restart schedule which is already full, but they will welcome it as they continue their pursuit in Europe.

As for the Blades, there are positive things that can be taken from their forefront display but they have remained without a win in four matches since football resumed - a series of performances they must catch quickly to ensure their impressive first campaign behind on the board Above no no Peter came out.

The Blades' poor form since football has continued, while Arsenal will find out their opponents in the last four this afternoon. Full-time score: Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal (Pepe '25 pen, McGoldrick '87, Ceballos '91)

Sheff Utd XI: Henderson; Baldock, Basham, Egan, Robinson; Stevens; Norwood, Fleck, Lundstram; McGoldrick, McBurnie.

Arsenal XI: Martinez; Maitland-Niles, David Luiz, Mustafi, Tierney; Xhaka, Willock; Kolasnic, Pepe, Saka; Lacazette.

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