A day after Aaron Ramsey moved closer to the exit door at the Emirates, sparking a spirited debate over Arsenal's transfer market strategy, the club's Hale End academy products scored the goals that saw the Gunners through to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
A brace from Joe Willock and Alex Iwobi’s late strike saw the north Londoners beat Blackpool 3-0 at Bloomfield Road, with Unai Emery’s side fielding a mixture of fringe and first team players to ensure victory against the troubled League One side.
Emery said before the game that his priority in all competitions is to win before adding that he will give opportunities to youngsters where possible.