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Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal player ratings: Nicolas Pepe shines as Gunners book semi-final spot

Arsenal are in to the last four of the FA Cup after a dramatic late victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Nicolas Pepe gave the Gunners the lead from the penalty spot after Chris Basham had felled Alexandre Lacazette just inside the box.

The Blades had two goals disallowed by VAR before David McGoldrick steered the ball home with three minutes to go following hesitant defending from a long throw by Arsenal.

But just as extra time appeared to be looming Dani Ceballos won it for the Gunners in the 91st minute after shooting through the legs of Dean Henderson following a counter attack.

Pepe caught the eye of our man in South Yorkshire, but who was your man of the match?

Here are the full player ratings...

Nicolas Pepe gave Arsenal the lead from the penalty spot (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sheffield United (3-5-2)

Henderson 5

Almost scored from a goalkick, but was badly at fault for Ceballos’ winner.

Basham 4

Rash challenge gave away the penalty and missed a sitter.

Egan 6

Was back at the heart of the Blades defence and was solid.

Robinson 7

Booked. His long throws and crosses caused Arsenal many problems.

Baldock 5

Gave away a few free-kicks and struggled with Arsenal’s trickery.

Lundstram 6

Had a header disallowed before going off with a shoulder injury.

David McGoldrick scored a late equaliser for Sheffield United (Getty Images)

Norwood 6

Good set-piece delivery and had a shot saved by Martinez.

Fleck 7

Booked. Was good in the recovery and was fully committed.

Stevens 6

Some good defensive headers and stuck to his task on the left.

McBurnie 7

Was a threat in the air for the Blades with his physical presence.

McGoldrick 7

Worked hard and scored a poacher’s goal for the equaliser.

Subs: Berge (Lundstram 35 6), Freeman (Baldock 62 6), Sharp (Basham 75 6)

Arsenal (3-4-3)

Martinez 6

Continued for Leno and saved a drive from Norwood.

Luiz 6

David Luiz came off injured during the game (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Did well after a shaky start and went off injured.

Mustafi 6

Struggled to contain McBurnie early on before he grew into the game.

Kolasinac 5

Panicking for United’s goal, kicking the ball against Mustafi.

Maitland-Niles 6

Made a fine tackle to halt McGoldrick and was dynamic.

Willock 7

Full of energy and running in the Arsenal midfield.

Xhaka 6

Dug in for Arsenal and never shirked a tackle.

Tierney 7

Was a great outlet on the left and created a chance for Pepe.

Pepe 7

There was to be more late drama as Dani Ceballos gave the away side the win (REUTERS)

Took his penalty well and went close to a couple more goals.

Lacazette 6

The captain won the penalty and lead Arsenal’s attack well.

Saka 7

The Blades struggled to contain him on the right and he was bright.

Subs: Holding (Luiz 54 6), Ceballos (Willock 66 6), Nketiah (Lacazette 66 6), Sokratis (90+2 Pepe)

Man of the Match - Nicolas Pepe

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