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A strong team from Southampton eliminated FA Cup champion Arsenal in the fourth round stage thanks to an own goal in the first half.
The Saints were rewarded for their attack intent in the opening period when Gabriel converted a Kyle Walker-Peters cross in the 24th minute.
It was Arsenal’s first goal in 508 minutes, as they suffered a first loss in seven games.
Southampton will face another Premier League team, Wolves, in the next round.
With their next opponents enduring a slump in the league and having struggled in their 1-0 win at Chorley out of the league on Friday, the 1976 winners will imagine their chances for further progress at Molineux.
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The Saints also closed in through Che Adams, whose low, angled shot was brilliantly saved by Bernd Leno, and James Ward-Prowse, who saw his corner pitch come off the bar.
Arsenal were left without striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, while another fit player, Bukayo Saka, only showed up in the second half.
Mikel Arteta’s Gunners team was tepid as a striking force for the first 45 minutes, but seemed more of a threat after the break.
However, Eddie Nketiah’s deflected shot in the 67th minute, which was superbly handled by local goalkeeper Fraser Forster, was his only notable effort.
- Lineups Match Statistics Live Text
LineupsSouthampton
Formation 4-4-2
44Forster2Walker-Peters35Bednarek5Stephens3Bertrand17Armstrong8Ward-Prowse27Diallo32Walcott9Ings10Adams
- 44Forster2Walker-Peters35Bednarek5StephensBooked in 56mins3BertrandReserved at 83 minutes17Armstrong8Ward-Prowse27Diallo32Walcott9IngsReplaced byLongat 85’minutes10AdamsReplaced byN’Lunduluat 78’minutes
Substitutes
- 7Long18Valery29Vokins31Ramsay40N’Lundulu41Lewis64Jankewitz65Watts72Chauke
Arsenal
4-2-3-1 formation
1Leno2Bellerín16Has 6Gabriel17Cédric Soares25Elneny34Xhaka19Feet12Willian35Martinelli30Nketiah
- 1Leno2BellerínReplaced by Lacazette in 72 ‘minutes16Retention6Gabriel17Cédric Soares25ElnenyReplaced by Partyeen 58’minutes34Xhaka19Pépé12Willian35MartinelliReplaced by Sakaat 58’minutes30Nketiah
Substitutes
- 7Saka9Lacazette13Rúnarsson15Maitland-Niles18Party21Cameras23David Luiz28Willock33Ryan
Referee: Peter BankesMatch StatsHome TeamSouthamptonAway TeamArsenalPossessionHome38% Away62% ShotsHome11Away11 Shots on targetHome2Away2CornersHome7Away5FoulsHome9Away7Live TextPost update
End of the match, Southampton 1, Arsenal 0.
90 ‘+ 4’ Full time
Second Half ends, Southampton 1, Arsenal 0.
90 ‘+ 3’Post update
Failed attempt. Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Willian with a header.
90 ‘+ 2’Post update
Cédric Soares (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90 ‘+ 2’Post update
Foul by James Ward-Prowse (Southampton).
90 ‘+ 2’Post update
Corner kick, Southampton. Corner committed by Granit Xhaka.
88’Post update
Corner kick, Southampton. Corner committed by Rob Holding.
85 ‘Substitution
Change, Southampton. Shane Long replaces Danny Ings.
84’Post update
Failed attempt. It goes too high. Nicolas Pépé (Arsenal) left footed shot from a long range on the left is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
83 ‘Reserve
Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
83’Post update
Nicolas Pépé (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
83’Post update
Foul by Ryan Bertrand (Southampton).
82’Post update
Shot stopped brushing the left square. Danny Ings (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Ibrahima Diallo with a header.
81’Post update
Foul by Thomas Partey (Arsenal).
81’Post update
Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) wins a free kick on the left wing.
80’Post update
Offside, Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah tried a deep pass but Nicolas Pépé was caught offside.
78’Post update
Offside, Arsenal. Willian tried a through ball, but Alexandre Lacazette was caught offside.
78 ‘Substitution
Change, Southampton. Daniel N’Lundulu replaces Che Adams.
75’Post update
Corner, Arsenal. Corner committed by Kyle Walker-Peters.
75’Post update
Auction rejected. Attempt blocked. Willian (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nicolas Pépé.
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- It can broadcast five fourth-round matches live on the BBC this weekend, including Liverpool’s trip to Manchester United. Find out more here.
Source: bbc.com
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