<p>Southampton dumped holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup on Saturday, winning 1-0 courtesy of a Gabriel own goal to set up a fifth-round meeting with Wolves.</p>.<p>The much-changed Gunners, who have won the competition a record 14 times, fell behind midway through the first half against their energetic opponents.</p>.<p>The Gunners improved in the second period and created some chances but could not find a way back into the game.</p>.<p>Mikel Arteta, who won the FA Cup in August in his first season as Arsenal boss, said he was "really sad" to exit the competition.</p>.<p>"We had issues in the first half and unforced errors as a result of the high-press they do," he told BT Sport. "In the second half we had two or three big chances but not enough."</p>.<p>Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl fielded a strong side at St Mary's, with Danny Ings returning after a hamstring injury and a positive coronavirus test to partner former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott.</p>.<p>Arteta made seven changes from Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League win against Newcastle on Monday, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder Emile Smith Rowe both missing.</p>.<p>Southampton, who had never beaten Arsenal in the FA Cup, were the brighter team in the opening period in the winter sunshine on England's south coast.</p>.<p>James Ward-Prowse rattled the crossbar from a swerving corner and Che Adams forced a fine save from Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno.</p>.<p>Gabriel Martinelli then passed up an opportunity to put Arsenal in front, miscuing his shot after beating the offside trap from a free-kick.</p>.<p>Southampton, the 1976 FA Cup winners, reaped the reward their positive approach deserved in the 24th minute.</p>.<p>Mohamed Elneny gave away possession on the edge of his own box and the ball was worked to Kyle Walker-Peters on the right.</p>.<p>The defender drilled the ball across the six-yard area and it was turned in by Gabriel -- the first time rejuvenated Arsenal had conceded for 508 minutes.</p>.<p>Ward-Prowse then struck a shot from distance that sailed wide and Ings hit a fierce volley that was blocked by Hector Bellerin.</p>.<p>Arsenal found their feet in the second half and Fraser Forster was forced to make a sharp save with his feet to keep out Eddie Nketiah's deflected shot after a pass from Nicolas Pepe.</p>.<p>Arteta threw on forward Alexandre Lacazette as Arsenal pinned the home side back.</p>.<p>Lacazette was inches away from a teasing cross by fellow substitute Bukayo Saka as the minutes ticked away but Arsenal could not find an equaliser.</p>.<p>Hasenhuttl, whose side briefly topped the Premier League earlier this season, was delighted with the win.</p>.<p>"We had in the first half more punch and more power," he said.</p>.<p>"In the second half it's normal they have a lift.... In general our work without the ball was good. It was a good team performance today."</p>.<p>Arteta's side will return to Southampton on Tuesday for a Premier League meeting, aiming to continue their fine recent run that has lifted them to 10th in the table.</p>
<p>Southampton dumped holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup on Saturday, winning 1-0 courtesy of a Gabriel own goal to set up a fifth-round meeting with Wolves.</p>.<p>The much-changed Gunners, who have won the competition a record 14 times, fell behind midway through the first half against their energetic opponents.</p>.<p>The Gunners improved in the second period and created some chances but could not find a way back into the game.</p>.<p>Mikel Arteta, who won the FA Cup in August in his first season as Arsenal boss, said he was "really sad" to exit the competition.</p>.<p>"We had issues in the first half and unforced errors as a result of the high-press they do," he told BT Sport. "In the second half we had two or three big chances but not enough."</p>.<p>Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl fielded a strong side at St Mary's, with Danny Ings returning after a hamstring injury and a positive coronavirus test to partner former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott.</p>.<p>Arteta made seven changes from Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League win against Newcastle on Monday, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder Emile Smith Rowe both missing.</p>.<p>Southampton, who had never beaten Arsenal in the FA Cup, were the brighter team in the opening period in the winter sunshine on England's south coast.</p>.<p>James Ward-Prowse rattled the crossbar from a swerving corner and Che Adams forced a fine save from Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno.</p>.<p>Gabriel Martinelli then passed up an opportunity to put Arsenal in front, miscuing his shot after beating the offside trap from a free-kick.</p>.<p>Southampton, the 1976 FA Cup winners, reaped the reward their positive approach deserved in the 24th minute.</p>.<p>Mohamed Elneny gave away possession on the edge of his own box and the ball was worked to Kyle Walker-Peters on the right.</p>.<p>The defender drilled the ball across the six-yard area and it was turned in by Gabriel -- the first time rejuvenated Arsenal had conceded for 508 minutes.</p>.<p>Ward-Prowse then struck a shot from distance that sailed wide and Ings hit a fierce volley that was blocked by Hector Bellerin.</p>.<p>Arsenal found their feet in the second half and Fraser Forster was forced to make a sharp save with his feet to keep out Eddie Nketiah's deflected shot after a pass from Nicolas Pepe.</p>.<p>Arteta threw on forward Alexandre Lacazette as Arsenal pinned the home side back.</p>.<p>Lacazette was inches away from a teasing cross by fellow substitute Bukayo Saka as the minutes ticked away but Arsenal could not find an equaliser.</p>.<p>Hasenhuttl, whose side briefly topped the Premier League earlier this season, was delighted with the win.</p>.<p>"We had in the first half more punch and more power," he said.</p>.<p>"In the second half it's normal they have a lift.... In general our work without the ball was good. It was a good team performance today."</p>.<p>Arteta's side will return to Southampton on Tuesday for a Premier League meeting, aiming to continue their fine recent run that has lifted them to 10th in the table.</p>