Arsene Wenger says Arsenal have answered critics who questioned
their spirit by coming from behind to defeat Manchester City in the FA
Cup semi-final.
The Gunners came from behind to win a thrilling contest 2-1 at
Wembley on Sunday, booking a final date against London rivals Chelsea
next month.
Arsenal have faced fierce criticism for a campaign that has seen them
crash out of the Champions League at the last-16 sage and sit seventh
in the Premier League with under a month of the season to play.
But the Gunners are now one win any from winning a third FA Cup in
four years and Wenger has been thrilled by his players' response to
adversity.
"I am very proud of our performance and of the spirit we have shown -
I believe we gave a good answer to people who questioned that
[spirit]," Wenger said to BT Sport.
"Overall we became stronger as the game went on. First half we were
maybe a bit cautious and accepting to be dominated, but in the second
half we became stronger and stronger.
"In the end we won the game. Of course it was a very tight game but I thought we deserved to win it in the second half.
"We went through a difficult period. I will talk more about that one
day. But I think the players have shown great togetherness."
Arsenal have now reached more FA Cup finals than any other team in the competition's history. Magic.
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