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Southampton push holders Arsenal out of FA Cup after Gabriel's own goal
Southampton's Theo Walcott congratulates Kyle Walker-Peters (left) after his shot is deflected by Arsenal's Gabriel for an own goal. Pic/Getty Images
Mikel Arteta
“In the second half we had two or three big chances but not enough.” Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl fielded a strong side at St Mary’s, with Danny Ings returning after a hamstring injury and a positive COVID-19 test to partner former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott.
Arteta made seven changes from Arsenal’s 3-0 Premier League win against Newcastle on Monday, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder Emile Smith Rowe both missing. Southampton, who had never beaten Arsenal in the FA Cup, were the brighter team in the opening period in the winter sunshine on England’s south coast.
James Ward-Prowse rattled the crossbar from a swerving corner and Che Adams forced a fine save from Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
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