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Arsenal 3-0 WiganArsenal's youngsters produced another outstanding display to brush aside Wigan and book their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals.
A pinpoint pass from Jack Wilshere set up fellow teenager Jay Simpson to poke home on his first start for the club.
They added a second when a blistering counter-attack ended with Carlos Vela squaring for Simpson to sidefoot home.
Vela outpaced Titus Bramble before chipping Chris Kirkland with a stunning lob to complete the scoring.
The Mexican's finish was reminiscent of his breathtaking effort in the demolition of Sheffield United in the previous round.
It was met by joyful appreciation from manager Arsene Wenger on the sidelines and it was hardly surprising after seeing his side, with an average age of just 19, take apart a Wigan side full of Premier League experience.
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