LONDON -- Three quick thoughts from Arsenal's comfortable, but tense, 5-0 victory over Lincoln City in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
1. Arsenal cruise after first-half scare
All in all Saturday's win was a job well done for Arsenal, and one that ended a dreadful, harrowing week. Heavily beating non-league Lincoln may do little to calm the speculation surrounding Arsene Wenger's future, but the FA Cup remains open as an avenue to silverware.
The eventual scoreline was harsh on Lincoln as it had taken Arsenal until the last minute of the first half to score their first.