ENGLAND - FA CUP

ARSENAL

4vs1

EVERTON

Played
March 8, 2014 12:45 PM GMT
Emirates Stadium — London
Referee:‬ M. Clattenburg‎
Attendance:‬ 59719‎

7′ Mesut Özil

Romelu Lukaku 32′

68′ (PG) Mikel Arteta

83′ Olivier Giroud

85′ Olivier Giroud

Player Ratings: Arsenal 4-1 Everton

The Gunners are through to the FA Cup semi final after Mikel Arteta's penalty and a late Olivier Giroud brace settled a pulsating tie against Roberto Martinez's spirited side.

By James Goldman at Emirates Stadium

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Comments

ARSENAL

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Lukasz Fabianski

Enjoyed a quieter afternoon than he did in the previous round against Liverpool but proved again he is an able deputy for Wojciech Szczesny
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Bacary Sagna

Dealt well with the threat of Pienaar and provided his usual stream of crosses from Arsenal’s right flank. Set-up Giroud's clinching goal.
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Per Mertesacker

Coped well with the physical threat of Lukaku and was typically assured and composed in possession.
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Thomas Vermaelen

The Arsenal captain displayed no obvious signs of ring rust despite this being his first outing since the third round win over Tottenham in January but his side didn’t look as authoritative in defence without Laurent Koscielny.
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Kieran Gibbs

A fantastic outlet down Arsenal’s left but his final ball consistently lacked accuracy.
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Mikel Arteta

Metronomic in the heart of midfield but never really threatened to find the sort of telling pass capable of unlocking Everton’s defence. Showed real guts and composure to tuck away his twice-taken penalty.
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Mesut Özil

Despatched the opening goal with a calm authority out of keeping with his recent performances. Earned himself a standing ovation when he tracked back to deny Kevin Mirallas, typifying an industrious display
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Santi Cazorla

Buzzed about with menace and intent, driving forward and pulling Everton one way and another with his expansive range of passing. Lovely weight on the ball which allowed Ozil to open the scoring.
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Mathieu Flamini

Threw himself into the action with his usual gusto and enthusiasm and kept Arsenal ticking over.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Top of the Match

An all-action display from the England hopeful who powered forward on numerous occasions and showed there is real end product to his game. Won the crucial penalty with a fantastic lung-bursting run.
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Yaya Sanogo

Proved a distraction for Everton’s defence with his physical attributes but lacks refinement in front of goal and cunning in his movement inside the penalty area.

Substitutions

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Carl Jenkinson

Came on in the closing minutes.
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Tomas Rosicky

Kept things ticking over after coming on as a late substitute.
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Olivier Giroud

Brought a greater nous and intelligence to Arsenal's forward line although he must've been relieved his encroachment didn't prove too costly. Tucked away his late goals with a calm efficiency.

EVERTON

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Joel Flop of the Match

A real mixed bag from the Spaniard. Produced a couple of really athletic saves but looked terribly unconvincing under the high ball and his distribution was erratic
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Leighton Baines

Not his usual threat in attack but showed his defensive attributes are not to be underestimated.
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Sylvain Distin

An absolute rock at the heart of Everton's defence. The Frenchman produced another polished display that bellied his advancing years
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John Stones

The England Under-21 international found it hard to cope with the movement of Arsenal's attackers and was grateful to have the experience of Distin alongside him
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James McCarthy

A solid if unspectacular display from the former Wigan midfielder whose best work was done in the defensive third.
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Gareth Barry

Neat, efficient, uncompromising and disciplined - until the moment he gave away a penalty in slightly unfortunate circumstances.
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Ross Barkley

Jack Wilshere's loss may well be Barkley's game. It seems unthinkable that the young Evertonian could be left out of England's World Cup squad on this evidence. Missing from 12 yards when completely unmarked was the only blemish on another superb display.
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Steven Pienaar

Not his most effective display but you can never question is work rate or commitment to the Everton cause.
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Seamus Coleman

Caused Arsenal all sorts of problems in the league game between the two sides earlier in the season but was on the back foot for most of this contest and was given a stern defensive examination.
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Kevin Mirallas

A real threat on the counter with his pace and trickery causing Arsenal problems all afternoon and he played a significant part in Lukaku's eqauliser.
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Romelu Lukaku

The towering Belgian was a real thorn in Arsenal's side and it was no real surprise when it was he who was on hand to tuck home the equaliser.