3 reasons why Southampton will beat Arsenal in the FA Cup this evening

Already beaten the Gunners this season

En route to the League Cup final, Puel’s men went to the Emirates and outplayed Wenger’s side to win 2-0 on the night.

And they’ll certainly take vast amounts of confidence from that victory when, although Arsenal were understrength on that day, the Saints produced a performance which would have challenged a full-strength Gunners side.

The other meeting between the two sides this season saw a last-gasp Santi Cazorla penalty secure a 2-1 victory for Wenger’s men in a game that Southampton more than matched their opponents, and deserved the point.

Nonetheless, back at home, having secured a memorable win in midweek, and having won the last meeting between the two sides, Puel’s men will be hugely confident of knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup this evening.