Southampton Upsets Arsenal, Ends Gunners' Quadruple Dreams

Southampton dumped Premier League leaders Arsenal out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory.

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Ross Stewart opened the scoring, Gyokeres equalized, and Shea Charles struck to seal a historic win.

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The result came 14 days after Arsenal's quadruple dreams were dented by their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City.

It was the first time the Gunners suffered back-to-back defeats this season.

The defeat ended Arsenal's hopes of a treble or quadruple.

Arsenal's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed for the second consecutive match.

Errors from Odegaard and White paved the way for Southampton's opener.

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Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off with a knee injury.

Arteta suggested some players took the field despite fitness problems.

The loss raised questions about a possible dip in form.

Arteta acknowledged the challenge but maintained support for his players.

“Estimated reading time: minutes In St Mary's Stadium, the Championship's current seventh opened the scoring through Ross Stewart (35th minute), but was equalized by a goal from substitute Viktor Gyökeres (68th) before Southampton edged ahead thanks to Shea Charles (85th)”

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He said if someone has to take responsibility, it will be me.

The signing of Sporting CP and Premier League still offer pathways to salvage the season.

Southampton can dream of replicating the 1976 triumphant squad.