Match report

Arsenal Defeats Southampton 5-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Southampton
Southampton
0–5
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Jan 28, 2017

Arsenal stormed to a commanding 5-0 victory over Southampton in their FA Cup clash, with Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott leading the offensive onslaught. Despite Southampton's efforts to stage a comeback, Arsenal's clinical finishing and tactical superiority ensured a comprehensive win, securing their progression in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Danny Welbeck scored twice for Arsenal in the 15th and 22nd minutes.
  • • Theo Walcott added three more goals for Arsenal in the 35th, 69th, and 84th minutes.
  • • Alexis Sánchez provided two assists for Walcott's second and third goals.
  • • Lucas Pérez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also contributed assists.
  • • Southampton made two substitutions in the 64th and 65th minutes, but could not find the net.

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 41 H. Lewis (G)
  • 15 R. Martina (D)
  • 5 F. Gardoş (D)
  • 24 J. Stephens (D)
  • 4 J. Clasie (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 27 L. Isgrove (M)
  • 18 H. Reed (M)
  • 38 S. McQueen (M)
  • 39 J. Sims (M)
  • 7 S. Long (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 D. Tadić
  • 22 N. Redmond
  • 3 M. Yoshida
  • 8 S. Davis
  • 14 Oriol Romeu
  • 21 R. Bertrand
  • 28 S. Taylor

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Ospina (G)
  • 3 K. Gibbs (D)
  • 20 S. Mustafi (D)
  • 24 Bellerín (D)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain (M)
  • 55 A. Maitland-Niles (M)
  • 31 J. Reine-Adelaide (M)
  • 14 T. Walcott (M)
  • 23 D. Welbeck (F)
  • 9 Lucas Pérez (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Sánchez
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 4 P. Mertesacker
  • 5 Gabriel Paulista
  • 18 Nacho Monreal
  • 25 C. Jenkinson
  • 26 E. Martínez

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    15' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck · Assist: Lucas Pérez
  2. Arsenal
    22' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck · Assist: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
  3. Arsenal
    35' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Walcott · Assist: D. Welbeck
  4. Southampton
    64' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Isgrove · On: D. Tadić
  5. Southampton
    65' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Shane Long · On: N. Redmond
  6. Arsenal
    65' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Welbeck · On: Alexis Sánchez
  7. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Walcott · Assist: Alexis Sánchez
  8. Arsenal
    72' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Reine-Adelaide · On: A. Iwobi
  9. Arsenal
    84' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Walcott · Assist: Alexis Sánchez

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Arsenal
Fouls 8 5
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 496 557
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 404 463
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Danny Welbeck's early brace in the 15th and 22nd minutes put Arsenal in control and dampened Southampton's spirits.
  • ▸ Theo Walcott's second and third goals in the 69th and 84th minutes sealed the match, despite Southampton's late lineup changes.