- Shea Charles struck late in the game to seal a memorable victory for Southampton
- Arteta admitted the loss was a missed opportunity to return to Wembley
- Arsenal will now shift focus to their remaining competitions
Arsenal FC have been eliminated from the FA Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Southampton FC in the quarter-finals.
The Saints took the lead in the first half through Ross Stewart, leaving Arsenal trailing at the break, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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The visitors responded after halftime, with Viktor Gyokeres finding the equaliser.
However, Shea Charles struck late in the game to seal a memorable victory for Southampton.
The result marks a major upset in the competition, with Southampton now the only side outside the Premier League remaining in the tournament.
Following the defeat, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment with his team’s performance, particularly how they conceded both goals. He noted that despite dominating large spells of the match, defensive lapses proved costly.
Arteta admitted the loss was a missed opportunity to return to Wembley, stressing that his side must improve in key moments to secure victories.
With their FA Cup hopes ended, Arsenal will now shift focus to their remaining competitions, the Premier League title race and the UEFA Champions League.
They are set to face Sporting CP in the quarter-finals, alongside upcoming league fixtures against AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City FC.
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