Arsenal player ratings vs Southampton: Max Dowman stars, Ben White exposed

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Credit: Imago Sat 4 April 2026 21:57, UK Arsenal and Mikel Arteta were stunned by Championship side Southampton in a true FA Cup upset at St Mary’s Stadium.Viktor Gyokeres has pulled the Gunners level after Ross Stewart’s opener on Saturday, 4 April, and all signs pointed towards the game going to extra time on the south coast.Shea Charles had other ideas, however, firing home five minutes from the end of normal time, with the entire stadium exploding into jubilation, beating the current Premier League leaders.Arsenal next face Sporting CP, with the Champions League title in full focus, but Arteta and his players will be massively disappointed after being knocked out of the FA Cup quarter-finals. ⚽ Arsenal Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert verdicts and previews, and tactical analysis for every Gunners fixture. VISIT THE ARSENAL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Mikel Arteta right to put his trust in Max DowmanMax Dowman’s playing time had already been limited this season, but after the teenager picked up an injury, supporters have been patiently waiting to see more of him.The 16-year-old netted a superb goal against Everton before the international break, which was clearly enough to persuade Arteta to give him some valuable minutes in a key FA Cup clash.He was one of the brightest players on the pitch, and his fearlessness worked in his favour, being able to continue picking up the ball and running at the Saints’ defence.Ben White could be finished at ArsenalBen White was tormented by Leo Scienza for most of the night, with the full-back failing to make a simple header away before Stewart fired home the opener at St Mary’s Stadium.Ben White vs SouthamptonStats [FotMob]Minutes played90Touches70Passing accuracy89% (55/62)Chances created3Accurate crosses33% (1/3)Ground duels won0% (0/6)Fouls5Newcastle United are the latest club interested in White, with fans expecting the defender to be sold once the summer rolls around, and his performance on the south coast will do little to save him.Arsenal player ratings in 1-0 defeat vs SouthamptonKepa Arrizabalaga – 5Ben White – 2Cristhian Mosquera – 5Gabriel Magalhaes – 6Myles Lewis-Skelly – 4Christian Norgaard – 5Martin Odegaard – 5Kai Havertz – 4Max Dowman – 7Gabriel Martinelli – 5Gabriel Jesus – 3SubstitutesViktor Gyokeres (On for Jesus 61′) – 7Riccardo Calafiori (On for Lewis-Skelly 61′) – 5Noni Madueke (On for Odegaard 61′) – 6William Saliba (On for Gabriel 73′) – 5Martin Zubimendi (On for Havertz 79′) – 6 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.

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