text: Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had more than one reason to celebrate on Saturday. Just hours after he had played the full 120 minutes it took for the Gunners to grind out a 2-1 win in extra-time over Reading in a tense FA Cup semi-final, Szczesny was treated to a lovely birthday surprise courtesy of his singer-songwriter girlfriend Mariana Luczenko. The Poland international, now 25, was joined at his home by family and friends as well as one of his favourite rock bands, 'Lemon', who delivered a private performance. Wojciech Szczesny is all smiles as he and girlfriend Mariana Luczenko enjoy a drink in their garden . Szczesny is treated to a private birthday performance by Polish band, Lemon, at his home in London . Szczesny is joined by friends and family for a special 25th birthday surprise following the FA Cup semi-final . An impressive spread of food and drink is on offer at Szczesny's London home as part of his birthday bash . Pictures of Szczesny's Arsenal career hang from the ceiling in a touching tribute to the goalkeeper . There are also pictures from Szczesny's childhood and family holidays as the goalkeeper turns 25 . Szczesny was clearly touched by the efforts of his girlfriend and took to Instagram on Monday to thank her. 'Best birthday ever!' he wrote. Arsenal's triumph over Reading sees them reach the FA Cup final for the second consecutive season, having also won the competition last year against Hull City. This year, it will be Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa who stand between the Gunners and more glory, after they defeated Liverpool in the other semi-final on Sunday. Szczesny joined Arsenal's academy in 2006 from hometown club Legia Warsaw and graduated to the first-team in three years later. Although he has racked up nearly 200 appearances for the north London outfit since then, this season has raised question marks over Szczesny's long-term future. He was caught smoking in the wake of Arsenal's 2-0 Premier League loss at Southampton on New Year's Day and has only made Cup appearances since then. Factor in the form of fellow goalkeeper David Ospina, who inherited Szczesny's role in the league and there is a cloud of uncertainty around the Polish stopper. Szczesny prepares to blow out candles on the cake presented to him by his girlfriend . Szczesny makes a wish as the cake his held by Luczenko during the birthday celebrations on Saturday . The Arsenal goalkeeper and his girlfriend pose in front of a pair of balloons during the birthday celebrations .
target: Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny celebrated his 25th birthday .
  The Poland international was surprised with a gathering of friends and family as well as one of his favourite bands, Lemon, at his home on Saturday .
  Szczesny had helped Arsenal reach the FA Cup final after a 2-1 win over Reading in the semis at Wembley earlier that same afternoon .