A double for Aubameyang as Arsenal stuns Manchester City in FA Cup semifinal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in each half as Arsenal stunned holder Manchester City 2-0 at Wembley on Saturday to reach a record 21st FA Cup final.
The Gabonese striker struck in the 19th and 71st minutes as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta gained bragging rights over Pepe Guardiola, his old mentor at City.
Manchester City, aiming for a domestic cup double having won the English League Cup before the lockdown, could not make the most of the lion's share of possession as Arsenal defended stoutly and looked ever dangerous in
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (second left) is surrounded by teammates after scoring the opening goal of the FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City at Wembley.
The opening goal came in this fashion as the Gunners launched a sweet passing move from inside their own half and Nicolas Pepe found Aubameyang, who finished neatly at the far post, all the more creditable having missed another chance moments before.
The same pattern continued with City unable to capitalize on its pressure before Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi forced a fine save from City keeper Ederson just before the break.
