Arsenal’s FA Cup gamble at St Mary’s: Arteta weighs returns, rotation and a midfield twist

Arsenal head to Southampton in the FA Cup quarterfinal with Mikel Arteta hinting that Martin Ødegaard and Jurrien Timber could return, while Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze remain sidelined. With fixtures piling up, the tie is shaping up as a test of Arsenal’s depth — and Arteta’s willingness to experiment without sacrificing control.