Reading vs. Arsenal
Arsenal head into another FA Cup semi-final and will hope for an easier passage into the final when compared to last year. Arsenal face a Reading side who have never beaten the Gunners in their previous 12 attempts but Reading have nothing much to play for in the Championship and would be looking to provide another giant killing performance in the FA Cup.
Current form might suggest that Arsenal are the favourites for this tie but the beauty of the FA Cup is that nothing is a guarantee. Arsenal do not have many injury problems to worry about this time around and have an almost full strength squad to choose from. We predict the line-up for the Gunners as they look to another day at Wembley.
Wojceich Szczesny
The Polish international might be given one more chance to prove to Arsene how valuable he is. Szczesny has been frozen out from the Arsenal team with Ospina taking over the role of the number 1 goalkeeper but this could be the chance to do well.
Nacho Monreal
The Spanish right back has often played as a left back this season but that has not harmed his performance. He isn’t playing in a central role and looks extremely comfortable on either side of the centre backs.
Laurent Koscielny
Koscielny is the first name in defence for Arsene and the defender will be looking to push Arsenal into another FA Cup final.
Per Mertesacker
This might be a tough one to call but with Reading being a Championship side, the wily head of Mertesacker would come in more helpful than the youthfulness of Paulista in defence.
Hector Bellerin
A brilliant youngster coming through the youth ranks, Bellerin has had an exceptional second half of the season and looks set to continue in his role for Arsenal in defence.
Santi Cazorla
The midfield maestro may not remain at Arsenal next season but he has been brilliant for Arsenal this season and will hope to play in an FA Cup final and win it before he decides his future in the summer.
Francis Coquelin
The midfield destroyer, the young Frenchman looks every bit as a Premier League veteran and isn’t scared of putting in a challenge or two. Coquelin could be extremely important in this game as they take on Reading.
Mesut Ozil
The smooth German would be looking to create chances for the attackers, they face a Reading team that has not been at their best this season and that is something Ozil could exploit.
Alexis Sanchez
20 goals this season is all you need to know about Sanchez, Alexis has been a star player for Arsenal and will be hoping to score a goal or two in the semi-final.
Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal must be pleased by having Ramsey back in the squad, they needed some help in the final third and Ramsey has provided a lot more of support in attack for Arsenal.
Olivier Giroud
The main striker at Arsenal, Giroud has had a decent season and will be looking to increase his goal-scoring tally come the end of this game. Giroud does have a knack of scoring important goals and you can bet he will be looking forward to taking on Reading.