5 things we learned from Arsenal v Manchester City in the FA Cup

Another indication why Oxlade-Chamberlain must play more

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain said back in October that he may have to consider leaving Arsenal if he doesn’t play more regularly, and here we are in April still not 100% sure whether he’ll leave the Emirates.

However, in the last few weeks or so, the England star has been excellent in both the central midfield position and, in the last two games, as a wing-back. And it culminated in a stunning display at Wembley this afternoon.

The 23-year-old was full of energy and endeavour down the Arsenal right, be it in the attacking third or defensive third, but he showed genuine quality when it mattered most.

It was his cross in the first half which saw Giroud force Bravo into a routine save, while it was his set piece deliveries, notably the inswinging crosses, which saw Bravo fumble and Sanchez go down under a challenge from Navas.

And he got his reward late on when his excellent deep cross was perfect for the arriving Monreal, who volleyed past Bravo from close-range.

It was an all round fantastic display from Oxlade-Chamberlain, and another indication of why he should be in the team every week.