Saints stun Arsenal and what now for Slot after Liverpool’s painful exit? – Football Weekly
The Guardian · 2026-04-06 · archive
Max Rushdenis joined byBarry Glendenning,Dan BardellandJohn Brewinto discuss the weekend’s FA Cup Quarter-final gamesRate, review, share onApple Podcasts,Soundcloud,Audioboom,Mixcloud,AcastandStitcher, and join the conversation onFacebook,Twitterandemail.On today’s pod:Championship side Southampton knock Premier League leaders Arsenal out of the FA Cup. The panel ask whether the “bottle” narrative is about to haunt Mikel Arteta’s side again. Were the Saints simply the better team?Has a blueprint been found to beat Arsenal? And justhow worried should they be heading into the run-in?Manchester City sweep aside Liverpool at the Etihad, with Erling Haaland’s hat-trick and another costly Virgil van Dijk error raising big questions. Is this the...
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The FA Cup landscape shifted significantly following a series of quarter-final fixtures that saw high-profile exits for some of the Premier League's top contenders. Championship side Southampton secured a surprising victory over league leaders Arsenal, raising questions about the North London club’s composure during the season's closing stages. Meanwhile, Manchester City progressed comfortably after a dominant performance against Liverpool. A hat-trick from Erling Haaland and a defensive error from Virgil van Dijk defined the contest, prompting scrutiny regarding Liverpool manager Slot’s future following the defeat. These results ensure a diverse field remains in contention for the trophy as the tournament moves toward the semi-final stage.
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