Southampton stun arsenal in league cup

A great moment for Southampton FC!

On October 29, 2017, Southampton FC pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup (also known as the EFL Cup) quarterfinals. The match was played at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England.

The Saints, who were considered massive underdogs, took the lead in the 24th minute through a goal from Nathan Redmond. The winger's shot from outside the box found its way past Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech and into the net.

Southampton doubled their lead in the 58th minute through a penalty kick converted by James Ward-Prowse. The midfielder stepped up to take the spot kick after Arsenal defender Rob Holding was sent off for a professional foul on Redmond.

The win marked Southampton's first-ever victory over Arsenal in the League Cup and sent them through to the semifinals of the competition. The result was a significant upset, as Arsenal were considered one of the favorites to win the tournament.

The match will be remembered as one of the biggest shocks in League Cup history, and it showcased Southampton's ability to cause an upset against a top-six Premier League team.