Arsenal 5 - Lincoln City 0

Arsenal booked their place in a record 29th Emirates FA Cup semi-final after overcoming a vibrant Lincoln City side at Emirates Stadium.

It was just what we needed after a difficult few weeks - but we did not have it all our own way during a fiercely-contested first half.

Theo Walcott and Aaron Ramsey both went close during the opening stages, but we were indebted to Petr Cech, who made a big save to deny Nathan Arnold.

The Imps continued to frustrate us, breaking up play and denying us clear chances - until right on the stroke of half-time when Walcott slotted home from inside the box.

That goal proved to be the decisive moment in the game, and we looked a whole new side after the interval as we laid siege to the visitors’ goal.

Olivier Giroud scored the second in the 53rd minute, before an own goal from Luke Waterfall extended our advantage.

Alexis curled in the fourth goal, before Ramsey added a fifth after fine work from the Chilean in the Lincoln box.

Arsenal continued to pour forward in search of further reward, but they had to be content with their lot as they booked their place in the semi-finals.

Bring on Wembley.

Match Report by Arsenal.com

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