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Arteta says Arsenal must ‘look in the mirror’ after Southampton defeat
Mikel Arteta vowed to defend his players “more than ever” after a shock FA Cup quarter-final defeat at second-tier Southampton but the Arsenal head coach accepted his side must “look in the mirror” after successive losses for the first time this season.
TL;DR
- Arsenal lost to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
- This is Arsenal's second successive loss this season.
- Manager Mikel Arteta defended his players but stated they must "look in the mirror".
- Gabriel Magalhães was substituted due to an injury concern.
- Southampton celebrated reaching the semi-finals and will now focus on their Championship match.