Arteta hopes Arsenal boosted by FA Cup win

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s dramatic FA Cup semifinal victory over Wigan can provide a springboard to save his club's season. Arsene Wenger’s side survived a scare against the holders, winning 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time. 

Spanish midfielder Arteta was one of those successful penalty takers and he hopes the relief of reaching Arsenal's first FA Cup final since 2005, when they defeated Manchester United to win the club's last trophy, will give a much-needed morale boost to a squad low on confidence.

‘It gives us confidence and a little bit of enthusiasm and something to look forward to at the end of the season. I don't think we were nervous. I think we were concerned because it is a semifinal and small details can be important. We were very unlucky to go a goal down but the lads reacted really well. After that we played much better and really went for it,’ Arteta said.