SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom: Arsenal suffered a shock FA Cup quarter-final exit as the Premier League leaders crashed to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat against second tier Southampton on Saturday.

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Mikel Arteta’s side were stunned by Shea Charles’ late winner in a memorable quarter-final giant-killing at St. Mary’s.

Ross Stewart put Southampton ahead in the first-half and Viktor Gyokeres’ equalizer couldn’t save Arsenal from only their fifth loss in all competitions this season.

After losing the League Cup final against Manchester City before the international break, the Gunners have squandered another chance to end their six-year trophy drought.