Wenger thrilled as Gunners finally find some fortitude

LONDON - Arsene Wenger said Arsenal's spirited FA Cup semifinal victory over Manchester City proved his players can handle big-game pressure.

Wenger's side was on the brink of yet another painful loss in a turbulent season after being outplayed by City and falling behind to Sergio Aguero's second-half strike at Wembley on Sunday.

It was exactly the kind of do-or-die situation that has been the downfall of Wenger's notoriously fragile team in the past.