Arsenal were dramatically dumped out of the FA Cup at the quarterfinal stage, the Premier League leaders beaten 2–1 by second tier Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium.
Arsenal were seeking to bounce back from Carabao Cup final disappointment by booking another trip to Wembley Stadium, but Ross Stewart’s accomplished opener 10 minutes from the half-time whistle threw a major wrench in the plans. It was a deserved lead for the Championship side at the break, who caused major issues with their direct approach.
