Southampton stun Arsenal to reach FA Cup semis
Southampton stunned Arsenal to reach FA Cup semi-finals after a late goal from Shea Charles. The match was Arsenal's first after their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City.
Arsenal had 11 players withdraw from their national teams because of injury following an international break. Mikel Arteta was still able to name a side containing captain Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Ben White and Gabriel Magalhaes. Southampton were on a 14-match unbeaten run coming into the game. Ross Stewart scored in the 35th minute. Arsenal manager Arteta made a triple change in the second half, with Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Riccardo Calafiori coming on. Gyokeres leveled the score in the 68th minute. Southampton reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2021.
Now a Wembley trip awaits Southampton in the semi-finals, with Arsenal's hopes of a league and cup double crushed.
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Arsenal and Southampton faced off in a tense FA Cup quarter-final match. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a coveted spot in the semi-finals - but what challenges did they face?
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