Mikel Arteta hailed David Luiz as 'phenomenal' after the defender put his Manchester City nightmare behind him in Arsenal's FA Cup semi-final win.
Luiz led the back five by example in the Gunners' 2-0 win over City at Wembley on Saturday - winning four aerial duals and making 11 clearances to shut out Pep Guardiola's men.
It could not have been a more different display from the 33-year-old's horror show at the Etihad last month in Arsenal's first match back since the restart, when he was at fault for two goals and got himself sent off in a 3-0 win for City.
And delighted Arsenal boss Arteta hailed the Brazilian's strength of character after watching his side reach next month's FA Cup final against either Manchester United or Chelsea.
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