Pole lost earlier this year in Arsenal’s starting XI for the Colombian David Ospiny, but regularly appeared in the FA Cup, the world’s oldest football competition.
Gunners who triumphed in the FA Cup last season, are a favorite with the crew clash with Birmingham. Aston Villa greatest triumphs celebrated half a century ago – in 1957, defeated in the final of Manchester United 2: 1, winning the trophy for the seventh time what was then a record. Since that time, he not increased output, and it was only one occasion – in 2000, when was Chelsea.
In total, the two teams played in the finals 30 times. Participation Arsenal him after a record 19th time, and if the Gunners beat 12th victory all-time best result also in this respect.
Coach Arsene Wenger has already recorded five victories in the FA Cup for 19 years of work. His rival Tim Sherwood leads from … Aston Villa two months.
– Sherwood is doing really well . Thanks to the team has a lot of confidence and often attacking. This is a strong contender – rated French coach was quoted as saying on the official club website.
The Villans particularly well advise himself since he regained his health and form Belgian striker Christian Benteke. Since the beginning of March, he scored 11 goals, which largely helped the team stay in the league.
– I think that the weaker results Aston Villa this season were connected with the fact that Benteke could not play. His return gave the team new energy. He is a player with great potential that great game in the air and is able to score a goal head of each team Premier League – Wenger stressed.
Frenchman enjoyed especially after the final whistle of the semi-final clash with Reading (2: 1 after extra time). He looked rather as if he was relieved that there was no shootout. Sherwood win against Liverpool while not refraining celebrated, together with the fans.
– I saw how calm he was Arsene day before. Like me, he also knows that nothing is decided yet, but I’m sorry – I can not be like him. I was so happy and my emotions just flowed out – said after the semifinals.
Match at Wembley start at 18:30 on Saturday.
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