Arsenal Eliminated from FA Cup by Southampton's Upset

Arsenal's FA Cup journey ended in a shocking 2-1 defeat to Championship side Southampton on Saturday at St. Mary's Stadium.

The match saw Southampton take the lead in the 32nd minute through Ross Stewart, who capitalized on a defensive error by Ben White. Arsenal struggled to impose themselves but found a lifeline in the 68th minute when Kai Havertz assisted Viktor Gyökeres, who scored to briefly revive Arsenal's hopes.

However, the momentum shifted after Gabriel Magalhães limped off with a knee injury. Southampton capitalized on Arsenal's defensive uncertainty, with Shea Charles scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute.

This defeat marks Arsenal's fifth loss in all competitions this season, following their recent League Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Despite this setback, Arsenal remains a favorite to win the Premier League, holding a nine-point lead over Manchester City.

Southampton's victory is notable as they reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2021.