SUTTON, England -- Three quick thoughts from the FA Cup fifth round clash at Gander Green Lane, where Arsenal edged Sutton 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
1. Arsenal made hard work of Sutton
Some respite for Arsene Wenger at last. Arsenal were hit by every misfortune and ill omen in the handbook of FA Cup shocks. They arrived late, struggled with the conditions and were shaken by the physicality of their hosts, but they just about held their nerve to prevail 2-0 over tenacious non-leaguers Sutton United.
Lucas Perez broke the deadlock in the first half and Theo Walcott doubled the advantage in the second.