Arsene Wenger says Arsenal controlled the game against Middlesbrough this afternoon, after his Gunners side eased into the FA Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a 2-0 win.
Arsenal instantly started to boss the game and took the lead in the 27th minute through Olivier Giroud, who was played in by Kieran Gibbs, Gibbs himself put in a good position to pull the ball back after a superb pass from Santi Cazorla.
The Gunners quickly doubled their advantage, just two minutes later, and it was Giroud again doing the damage as he hit a well-struck volley into the net.
Middlesbrough were second best throughout the game, but did come close to pulling a goal back when striker Kike headed the ball against the post.
It was a comfortable afternoon's work for Arsenal though and they eased into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
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Wenger was delighted with the victory and believes it was nothing less than his side deserved.
"We controlled the game. They had one chance, but I'm pleased with the way we attacked and defended with good focus", he told a press conference.
The Arsenal manager also saluted debutant Gabriel Paulista, remarking: "It was interesting to observe. He has shown concentration, urgency to defend and good pace.
"There's a lot to come from him because he's technically very good at passing as well."
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