""I got told to come on and try and get hold of the game, try and keep the ball a bit. We did OK, but to score was just special. I thought 'just try and place it in the corner'.""
""Arsenal are the best team in England and one of the best teams in the world right now, so it's difficult to stop the quality they have, but we did very well. There are no words to describe how much we fought today. It was not luck, we fought so hard and we deserved it. Amazing.""
Southampton achieved a stunning 2-1 victory over Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, reminiscent of their 1976 triumph. Ross Stewart opened the scoring, and after Arsenal equalized, substitute Shea Charles netted the winner in the 85th minute. This victory marks Southampton's 14th semi-final appearance. Players expressed pride in their performance against a top team, emphasizing their hard work and determination. The win reflects a significant turnaround for Southampton, who faced relegation challenges and managerial changes earlier in the season.
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