The Gunners secured a 2-1 semi-final win in dramatic fashion at the Emirates Stadium as their 16-year-old midfielder stood up once more
Myles Lewis-Skelly scored a dramatic winner in the final seconds of extra-time to book Arsenal a spot in the FA Youth Cup final following a 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.
It was an incredible end to an absorbing clash in north London, one that seemed certain to be heading to penalties until Lewis-Skelly bravely got his head to Bradley Ibrahim's excellent pass to break City hearts.
For City, who had played with 10 men for almost the entirety of the contest, it was tough to take. But for Arsenal it was yet another dramatic ending in a cup run that has been littered with them this season.
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Things couldn't have started any better for the home side, with City being reduced to 10 men inside eight minutes when Lakyle Samuel saw red for bringing down Omari Benjamin. Michal Rosiak then bent the resulting free-kick wonderfully into the top corner to put Jack Wilshere's side firmly in command.
City coped well for the remainder of the first half, despite being a man down, but Arsenal started to dominate after the interval and should have put the tie to bed. They wasted a number of opportunities, however, with Benjamin missing one glorious chance after being played through by Amario Cozier-Dubbery.
That proved to be a costly miss as, just a couple of minutes later, Justin Oboavwodou finished off an excellent City move to level things up and seemingly take the game to penalties.
But then, just as spot kicks seemed inevitable, Lewis-Skelly stepped up to send Arsenal through to the final where they will meet either West Ham or Southampton
GOAL rates Arsenal's players from Emirates…
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Noah Cooper (6/10):
Hadn't had a save to make before the equaliser. Could do nothing about the goal.
Michael Rosiak (8/10):
Brilliant free-kick to give Arsenal the lead. City struggled to deal with his movement, especially in the first half.
Josh Robinson (6/10):
Very good on the ball, drove forward well a couple of times.
Reuell Walters (6/10):
Caught out a couple of times by runners getting in behind, but relatively untroubled.
Lino Sousa (7/10):
Very direct. Got forward as much as he could.
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Bradley Ibrahim (9/10):
Sat just in front of the back four and controlled the tempo well. Fine display. Brilliant pass to set up the winner.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (9/10):
Had some high quality moments. His ability to get out of tight situations was very impressive. Showed real bravery to score the winner in the last seconds. Great run from deep when everyone else was shattered.
Jimi Gower (7/10):
Worked hard, got into some good positions in the final third.
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Amario Cozier-Duberry (8/10):
Real live wire, was always a threat. Linked up well with Rosiak down the right.
Ethan Nwaneri (7/10):
Had some flashes of real quality. His quick feet in the penalty area caused City real problems at times.
Omari Benjamin (7/10):
Went close early on. Had a great chance saved in the second half.
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Ismail Oulad M'hand (6/10):
Caused some problems with his pace.
Osman Kamara (6/10):
Sent one volley over the bar.
Sebastian Ferdinand (6/10):
Injected some energy in extra-time.
Jack Wilshere (7/10):
His team played well, but should have taken their chances to finish City off.