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Arsenal held by Blackpool in FA Youth Cup semi-final

Arsenal have drawn 2-2 with Blackpool in the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup.

The replay will be played at Emirates Stadium on April 16.

The hosts twice came back from a goal down to deny their Premier League opponents victory.

Tyreece John-Jules, who recently signed a professional contract, and Xavier Amaechi scored for the Gunners.

The last time Arsenal lifted the trophy was in 2009, with Jack Wilshere having played in the final.

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