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EFL Cup 2016/17: Arsenal 0-2 Southampton - 5 Talking Points

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Ryan Bertrand of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's second goal of the game during the EFL Cup quarter final match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on November 30, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — The Gunners are out of the EFL Cup after a 2-0 defeat against Southampton

#2 Sofiane Boufal and Harrison Reed shine for the Saints

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Sofiane Boufal of Southampton holds off pressure from Jeff Reine-Adelaide of Arsenal during the EFL Cup quarter final match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on November 30, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Arsenal had a tough time in keeping the Moroccan quiet

Boufal, the Moroccan international, who is Southampton's record signing at £15 million is slowly making his presence felt in the league. He scored a stunning goal in the last cup round against Sunderland and was also influential against Arsenal and the youngster was unlucky not to cap an impressive performance with a goal.

Though all the attention was on Josh Sims at the weekend, it was the turn of another Southampton's academy gem to make his mark on the game – Harrison Reed. The youngster was brilliant for the visitors as he dictated the tempo of the game and passed the ball around with conviction.

The 21-year-old made his fourth appearance of this season and with showings like this, Reed will get many more chances to make a permanent place for himself in the team.

Edited by Staff Editor