Arsene Wenger admits the performance of non-league Sutton was 'astonishing' as they offered a stern test to his Arsenal side before falling to FA Cup defeat.
The Gunners travelled to the humble surroundings of Gander Green Lane for the fifth-round meeting as Wenger named a strong starting line-up with goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott sealing a 2-0 win.
Wenger's side will now face another Vanarama National League outfit in Lincoln for a spot in the semi-final after this examination of character following last week's Champions League capitulation at Bayern Munich.
That result led to increased speculation that Wenger would leave the club when his contract expires in the summer, and the Frenchman has said he will make a decision in the next two weeks.