Arteta expecting intense rematch with tough game against 'really brave' Southampton

The Gunners return to the south coast on Tuesday looking to bounce back from cup defeat

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton at the weekend. (Peter Cziborra/PA)

Mikel Arteta is expecting another stern examination of his Arsenal squad when they face Southampton just three days after crashing out of the FA Cup at St Mary’s.

The Gunners return to the south coast on Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat which saw them relinquish their grasp on the FA Cup as an own goal from defender Gabriel Magalhaes settled the tie.