Wenger astonished by Sutton's fight after FA Cup win


Britain Football Soccer - Sutton United v Arsenal - FA Cup Fifth Round - The Borough Sports Ground - 20/2/17 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger before the match Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

(Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger left Sutton United with a deeper respect for non-league football after watching his Premier League charges being pushed hard by their far less illustrious opponents in the FA Cup fifth round.

Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners at Sutton's tiny Gander Green Lane ground on Monday, but Wenger was full of admiration for Sutton's spirited display.

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