Arsenal staged a stunning comeback to reach the FA Cup fifth round as the Gunners recovered from two goals down to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win against Aston Villa on Sunday. Arsene Wenger’s side were heading for a shock fourth round exit after first half goals from Richard Dunne and Darren Bent put Villa in control at the Emirates Stadium.
But, facing the unpalatable prospect of a fourth successive defeat, the Gunners finally silenced the frustrated jeers of the home fans with a sensational second half display. Three goals in seven minutes — two Robin van Persie penalties sandwiching a lucky strike from Theo Walcott — overwhelmed Villa and earned Arsenal a last 16 trip to Sunderland or Middlesbrough.
