This defeat is a hard blow for Arteta, who had managed his squad to be competitive on several fronts. With the Gunners now officially eliminated from the FA Cup, persistent rumors of a domestic quadruple, or even a treble, have been put to rest once and for all by this Championship side. While the Premier League and Champions League were the north London club’s priorities, losing a prestigious trophy like the FA Cup, especially to a team from a lower division, represents a psychological blow. As Southampton fans celebrate this famous victory against a giant, Arsenal must now pull themselves together and focus on their remaining objectives, starting with the trip to Sporting CP on Tuesday.
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