Published Apr 3, 2:40am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 3, 2:40am ET
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Updated Apr 3, 2:40am ET
Arsenal will be back in action following the international break on April 4 when they face Southampton in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
The Gunners will be aiming to bounce back after losing the EFL Cup final against Man City. Meanwhile, Southampton have shown consistent form since Tonda Eckert's arrival at the start of November.
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| Southampton | +975 |
| The Draw | +487 |
| Arsenal | -370 |
Southampton's season has been a tale of two halves, with underperformances common in the first half, before their fortunes have transformed following the arrival of Tonda Eckert.
The Saints have avoided defeat in their last eleven Championship fixtures, putting them in a strong position to achieve a playoff finish. They have also recorded wins in their last three league matches, and have already taken the scalp of EPL Fulham in the FA Cup this term.
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Arsenal's wait for silverware continued before the international break after losing 2-0 against Man City in the EFL Cup final. However, the Gunners remain clear at the top of the Premier League standings, and have strong chances of success in both the FA Cup and Champions League.
The Gunners will likely lean on their strong defensive record to avoid a shock result on Saturday. Arsenal have kept clean sheets in 48% of their fixtures this season, and they have allowed an eye-catching low of 0.71 goals per 90. However, Mikel Arteta could be without a host of first-team stars on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Odegaard all doubtful.
| TOTAL | Southampton | Arsenal | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 48 | 9 | 25 | 14 |
| Goals | 140 | 50 | 90 |
A second straight defeat for Arsenal on Saturday would be a disaster. But, despite being without several first-team stars, we expect the Gunners to produce a professional display and win to nil at St. Mary's.
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