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Danny Welbeck’s stunning opener is crowned the Gillette Precision Play of the FA Cup Fourth Round

The England striker's classy chip over 'keeper Harry Lewis has been awarded the Gillette Precision Play of the Fourth Round of the FA Cup

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Danny Welbeck may not have started for Arsenal in nearly nine months - but he hasn’t lost any of his precision.

His majestic lift over Southampton’s young goalkeeper Harry Lewis has been awarded the Gillette Precision Play of the Fourth Round of the FA Cup, and it’s not hard to see why.

Danny Welbeck scored a brace against Southampton in the FA Cup and the first one was a peach
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Danny Welbeck scored a brace against Southampton in the FA Cup and the first one was a peachCredit: Getty Images

This incredible slo-mo video filled with stats around the goal show just how precise the Arsenal striker was.

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The fit-again forward lifted the ball over the on-rushing Saints keeper
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The fit-again forward lifted the ball over the on-rushing Saints keeperCredit: Getty Images
The former Manchester United man watched the ball sail up and over the 'keeper and into the net
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The former Manchester United man watched the ball sail up and over the 'keeper and into the netCredit: Getty Images

As part of a 16-pass move, Welbeck ran from 36.07 yards out before cutting through the Saints defence to receive a perfect assist from Lucas Pérez.

After taking a touch, he dinked the ball towards goal at an angle of 15.83 degrees from a distance of 12.77 yards.

Lewis rushed out but the rising shot cleared him by 15 cms before dipping just enough to kiss the underside of the bar and go in for Arsenal to take a 1-0 lead.

Welbeck took full advantage of his chance to celebrate two FA Cup goals for the Gunners
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Welbeck took full advantage of his chance to celebrate two FA Cup goals for the GunnersCredit: PA:Press Association

It was the beginning of a massacre.

Welbeck added another and Arsenal romped home to a 5-0 win. It was Southampton’s heaviest FA Cup home defeat since 1910.

Welbeck scored another seven minutes later before Theo Walcott helped himself to a hat-trick.

Welbeck has been out recovering from knee surgery, but his return will be welcome relief to Arsene Wenger.

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Kieran Gibbs celebrated with the England striker after he opened the scoring
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Kieran Gibbs celebrated with the England striker after he opened the scoringCredit: Getty Images

The Arsenal boss, watching from the stands while serving a touchline ban, said after the match: “We were very dynamic, explosive and overall we had a good consistent performance over 90 minutes and everybody played well.

"Welbeck has been out for such a long time, I didn't expect him to score straight away and it shows the desire is there.

"People say I make changes but I bring in Walcott, Welbeck and Perez, all top-quality players. After that I try to find the best balance for the team."

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