Second-tier Southampton have stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday with a 2-1 win over the Gunners in an FA Cup quarterfinal.

The Gunners were forced to grind out a win in Lisbon this week.

Shea Charles hit a late winner for second-tier Southampton on Saturday, as the Saints shocked Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Rio Ferdinand believes the season has reached a decisive stage where experience will play a crucial role, particularly as Arsenal continue to struggle for consistency. The Gunners are only a few

Since Arsenal were the ones holding the advantage from the previous match, they were happy to invite Chelsea Women onto their half. We were also happy to take on the opportunity, which led to Sjoeke Nüsken setting an unfortunate tune to the Blues’ performance with a missed chance that would haunt us for the remainder of the game.

The Gunners will take on the the Saints in the top-eight match of the FA Cup at the St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton on Friday, April 4, 2026

The Premier League will have at least five teams in the Champions League next season after securing a European Performance Spot for the second straight year. The extra place was confirmed on Tuesday as Arsenal beat Sporting 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.