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Wenger to put FA Cup focus to the side as Arsenal embark on vital fixtures

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will not think too much about the upcoming FA Cup semi-final.

The Gunners qualified for the final four of the famous cup competition courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night which places them in a second successive semi-final.

Last year, Arsenal edged Wigan Athletic before getting the better of Hull City in the Wembley decider but Wenger says there is bigger fish to fry before worrying about that.

"We will be favourites but we have tricky memories from last year. It was our hardest game in the whole run. Let's prepare well," said the French tactician.

"What is important is to focus now on the Premier League. On Saturday we play West Ham and then the Champions League (Round of 16 second leg against Monaco), we'll see what happens.

"It's a long way away now."

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