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Arteta says Arsenal going through 'difficult period' after stunning FA Cup loss

On Saturday, Championship side Southampton, managed by Tonda Eckert, stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 victory in the quarterfinal at St Mary's, with substitute Shea Charles scoring five minutes from time.
Southampton, wearing commemorative yellow jerseys, marked 50 years since their 1976 Cup final win over Manchester United, while Mikel Arteta's injury-disrupted Arsenal arrived seeking redemption after a galling Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
Ross Stewart opened the scoring on 35 minutes, but Viktor Gyokeres equalized for Arsenal in the 68th minute; the deadlock remained until Tom Fellows set up Charles, who coolly poked past goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in the 85th minute.
This historic result sends the second-tier side to Wembley for the semifinals, joining Manchester City and Chelsea, while Arsenal faces significant reflection after costly back-to-back Cup exits despite leading the Premier League.
West Ham United host Leeds United on Sunday to complete the semifinal bracket, with Wembley matches set for later this month as Southampton dreams of replicating their 1976 triumph.

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