The Digest:
Premier League leaders Arsenal crashed to a shocking 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat against second-tier Southampton at St Mary's. Ross Stewart put Southampton ahead in the first half, and Viktor Gyokeres equalised for Arsenal in the 68th minute. But Shea Charles scored a late winner in the 85th minute to send Southampton into the semi-finals for the first time since 2021. Arsenal have now lost back-to-back cup competitions after falling to Manchester City in the League Cup final before the international break.
Key Points:
- Arsenal have squandered another chance to end their six-year trophy drought.
- The defeat raises concerns about Arsenal's ability to handle pressure.
- Southampton celebrated one of its greatest results as a second-tier side.
- Arsenal's primary target remains the Premier League title with a nine-point lead.
- Gabriel Magalhaes limped off with a knee injury, adding to injury woes.
Watch for Arsenal's response in their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting Lisbon and whether this defeat shakes their Premier League confidence.
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