Fans react to Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Sutton in the fifth round of the FA Cup

Arsenal ended Sutton United’s sensational FA Cup run with a 2-0 victory in their fifth round clash at Gander Green Lane on Monday night.

Paul Doswell’s non-league side, who currently sit 17th in the National League, knocked out Cheltenham Town, AFC Wimbledon, and Leeds United en route to the last 16, but Arsene Wenger’s Gunners proved too strong in South London on Monday night.

Goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott, the latter’s 100th for the club, secured a reasonably comfortable win for the visitors, who will now go on and face Lincoln City in the last eight, who knocked out Premier League outfit Burnley last weekend.

However, it wasn’t all plain sailing for Wenger’s men on Monday night, as Sutton had their moments, with Adam May going close in the first half, while Jamie Collins headed over from close range and then man-of-the-match Roarie Deacon struck a thunderous effort against the crossbar in the second period.

Nonetheless, the Gunners always had too much for Doswell’s men, whose remarkable cup run comes to an end on a proud evening at Gander Green Lane.

Unsurprisingly, many supporters took to social media to express their views on the game, with Arsenal fans praising their side’s professional display on Monday night…

Job done. Very professional performance #AFC #FACup

— Judi (@Heyjude04) February 20, 2017

Professional performance in a match everyone wanted us to lose. Onwards to the QF's #AFC #SUFCvAFC #FACup

— Matt (@matt_shoreditch) February 20, 2017

https://twitter.com/Luke_AFC01/status/833794648531488769

Despite Arsenal progressing, Monday evening was all about Sutton, who put in an excellent performance against the Gunners, and on another day could well have netted and made things very interesting in the second half…

Sutton played with passion and confidence tonight. They should be very proud of their performance @suttonunited @Arsenal

— John (@emeryafc) February 20, 2017

https://twitter.com/Tom_OAFC/status/833804750747475968

https://twitter.com/MagnaCartaWBS/status/833802131790520322

Arsenal go through tonight but all credit goes to Sutton Utd, an amazing performance and fantastic cup run by them

— Dan Walford (@DWalford1990) February 20, 2017

Several supporters up and down the country lauded their incredible cup run…

https://twitter.com/themagician01/status/833806099673444352

Sutton's cup run at an end, but heads should be held very high. Fantastic performance tonight & throughout. #facup #suttonunited

— Kim Blewett (@kblewettpsych) February 20, 2017

Massive congratulations to Sutton United for a fantastic cup run. So proud of them. #suttonunited #facup

— Kieran Reynolds (@KJR90) February 20, 2017

… while many Lincoln supporters are relishing a trip to the Emirates in the quarter-finals…

@Arsenal away confirmed, biggest day in the clubs history and i cannot wait! #FACup #imps @EmiratesFACup @LincolnCity_FC

— Neil Mulvihill (@N_Mulvihill91) February 20, 2017

Arsenal away in the q/f of the FA Cup confirmed- so looking forward to a great days and one we can win. See you at Ferriby Wenger!! #imps

— Dave Tindall (@dtimp) February 20, 2017

Based on Arsenal's performance so far I fancy our chances #impvasion #imps #LincolnCity

— BellaDog 🌈 (@BellaBrownDog) February 20, 2017