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FA Cup quarter-final preview as Southampton host Arsenal

Written by Mitch Fretton
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Southampton v Arsenal: Line-ups, stats and preview

Arsenal travel to St Mary’s on Saturday for an FA Cup quarter-final clash with Championship side Southampton.

The Gunners are looking to respond after their EFL Cup final defeat to Manchester City, where Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to impose themselves.

Despite that setback, Arsenal remain in contention for a treble, sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League and progressing in Europe.

Their FA Cup journey has been efficient rather than convincing, including a narrow win over Mansfield Town in the previous round. However, history is on their side, having frequently gone on to lift the trophy when reaching the latter stages in recent years.

Southampton, meanwhile, are enjoying an excellent run under Tonda Eckert. The Saints are unbeaten in 14 matches across all competitions and have built strong momentum in both the Championship and FA Cup.

Southampton v Arsenal team news

Arsenal are dealing with a significant number of fitness concerns following the international break. Players including Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and William Saliba are among those with uncertain availability, while Martin Odegaard remains a doubt and Mikel Merino is ruled out.

With key attackers potentially missing, young talent Max Dowman could be handed an opportunity, while Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to start in goal.

Southampton also have issues to manage. Flynn Downes and Kuryu Matsuki are suspended, while captain Jack Stephens has picked up an injury. Several others, including Mads Roerslev, remain sidelined.

Ross Stewart, who scored the decisive goal against Fulham, is set to lead the line again.

Southampton v Arsenal predicted line-ups

Arsenal players celebrate scoring against Mansfield

Southampton starting XI: Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Taylor Harwood Bellis, Jack Stephens, Ryan Manning, Shea Charles, Flynn Downes, Tom Fellows, Finn Azaz, Cameron Archer, Cyle Larin

Arsenal starting XI: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori, Myles Lewis Skelly, Christian Norgaard, Martin Zubimendi, Kai Havertz, Max Dowman, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli.

Where to watch Southampton v Arsenal: TV channel, live online streams

Kick-off on Saturday is at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET / 10:00 PT). Live TV coverage in the UK is on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 5 and the HBO Max app.

TNT Sports costs £30.99 a month and is available on a vast range of devices including smart TVs and gaming consoles.

Southampton v Arsenal stats

  • Southampton are unbeaten in their last 14 matches in all competitions
  • The Saints have won 11 of those 14 games
  • Arsenal have won their last three FA Cup matches
  • Arsenal have reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2019-20
  • Southampton are the only Championship side remaining in the competition

Southampton v Arsenal prediction

Southampton

1 – 2

Arsenal

Even with a weakened squad, Arsenal’s overall quality should be enough to edge through. Southampton’s form suggests this will be competitive, but the Gunners are expected to find a way to reach the semi-finals.

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