Arsenal FC ran rout in the second half in front of a near 60,000 home crowd against Lincoln City FC to book their place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Arsenal were heavy favourites going into the game and they ran out 5-0 winners over Lincoln City FC to book a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Every player contributed to the cause, with Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey, Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud registering themselves on the scoresheet. But, it was the Chilean who was named the man of the match and the attacker received plaudits from fans on the social media platform for his performance.
Alexis Sánchez was named man of the match in Arsenal’s huge win against Lincoln City! ? pic.twitter.com/D9MU1eHQKn
— Arsenal (@Arsenalgorithms) March 11, 2017
.@Alexis_Sanchez: MotM vs Lincoln, Rating 9.68, Shots(OT) 4(1), Goals 1, Key passes 3, Dribbles 5, Tackles 3 @Arsenal
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) March 11, 2017
Genius ?@Alexis_Sanchez bends the ball brilliantly into the far corner#AFCvLCFC 4-0 (75) pic.twitter.com/ePd2myyuTU
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 11, 2017
Alexis sanchez is the most full blooded gunner since henry #wengerout
— Ibukun ni o (@ibk_simple) March 12, 2017
Alexis Sanchez https://t.co/OIPrVPwoXk
— Muhamad Azhad Naim (@AzhadNaim) March 12, 2017
But, Arsene Wenger was still the centre of attention, with fans voicing their opinion over the Frenchman’s future.
@IndoSport #arsenewenger #arsenal …. lol you got me. pic.twitter.com/703hR5hq5f
— HowthCelticAfc (@GypsyNangle) March 12, 2017
Arsene Wenger pretending everything’s OK behind the scenes at Arsenal like… ?? pic.twitter.com/u8li4K6prx
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 10, 2017
Arsenal beating Lincoln 5-0 is to divert our attention from their 5-1 demolition by Bayern Munich. Arsene Wenger is a fraudster. #FACup
— atanas (@atanasi_) March 11, 2017
Arsene Wenger is actually being tactically outdone by two P.E teachers. The man should never manage another team.
— TMW ² (@TheMessiWay10) March 11, 2017
93 – Percentage of Arsenal fans hoping Lincoln City score as it’ll give them a better chance of getting Arsene Wenger sacked. Support.
— OptaJoke (@OptaJoke) March 11, 2017
Arsenal fans are protesting in numbers against Arsene Wenger at the Emirates. pic.twitter.com/UcMobv8teb
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) March 11, 2017
‘We want #WENGEROUT ‘ Arsenal fans ‘PROTEST’ against Arsene Wenger AGAIN! https://t.co/4RHky6gXDd #wengerout pic.twitter.com/FGRLxaWsce
— The Football Terrace (@TheFootballTerr) March 11, 2017
ARSENE WENGER , FANCY A NICE RETUREMENT BUH?
— Canary Call (@01603617321) March 10, 2017
Was Arsene Wenger a great coach, or did he inherited top players ?? Are we now perhaps seeing his actual coaching ability ??
— Kenny Ken (@KennyKen1972) March 10, 2017
But, people were also appreciative towards Lincoln City for the effort put in by them, especially in the first half.
Lincoln City#s #FACup journey is over…. but what a journey.
Lincoln, you should be very, very proud.
Report: https://t.co/jwYYFuxb6Y pic.twitter.com/Aw92cIjizb
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 11, 2017
It was an incredible run, @LincolnCity_FC. ? pic.twitter.com/tE6EhdAwwF
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 11, 2017
@LincolnCity_FC This is not the end… Just the beginning! We will be better for this experience… No doubt! Onto Tuesday… ?⚪ UTI️ ♥️
— Danny Cowley (@dancowley1) March 11, 2017
It’s been some journey @LincolnCity_FC …
The #FACUP2017 will never forget you! #MOTDhttps://t.co/wU2mRw2bsF pic.twitter.com/6Ipfeqvm7d
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 11, 2017
The end of an incredible journey. A match lost but hearts won. Well done to @LincolnCity_FC pic.twitter.com/xEe6q71jZN
— Vanarama Lincoln (@LincolnVanarama) March 11, 2017
Congratulations, @LincolnCity_FC. One of the most remarkable stories of an amazing #EmiratesFACup campaign. ? pic.twitter.com/GWQ4UBEx2e
— The Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 11, 2017
@LincolnCity_FC So proud to be part of this club. FA Cup journey over but massive credit to our management team, players and amazing fans.
— Clive Nates (@cliven7) March 11, 2017
Job done @Arsenal, onto the semi final of the #FACup. Credit to @LincolnCity_FC they played their heart’s out. ??? pic.twitter.com/7i0eoStcPm
— Per Mertesacker (@mertesacker) March 11, 2017
Well done @LincolnCity_FC did the club and City proud and breathed much needed life into the competition
— Neil Custis (@ncustisTheSun) March 11, 2017