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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

#4 Southampton will find it tough to keep hold of Virgil Van Dijk

HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton arrives prior to the Premier League match between Hull City and Southampton at KC Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — Van Dijk produced yet another resolute performance for Southampton

The former Celtic man has established himself as one of the best in the Premier League and has attracted a host of suitors with Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea all interested in signing the Dutch centre-back.

He put up an impressive performance again as he was resolute against Gunners and displayed a calm and composed performance which enabled the Saints to reach their first semi-finals after 1987.

Arsenal came back at the Southampton defence hard in the second half but Van Dijk held his ground and the Gunners were left to shoot from distance on several occasions. He man-marked Lucas Perez to perfection and also covered the area when the full-backs surged ahead. Van Dijk marshalled his troops well and in the end earned a well deserved clean sheet.

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