The St Mary's side are looking to preserve a 14-game unbeaten run and reach an FA Cup semi-final, but the Premier League leaders stand in their way.

Eckert is without two important players with Flynn Downes and Kuryu Matsuki suspended, while Jack Stephens and Leo Scienza are doubts.

Brazilian ace Scienza has been back on the training pitch this week, and Stephens' ankle is on the mend, but does this game come too early?

Saints boss Tonda Eckert does not subscribe to the idea that Saturday's FA Cup tie against Arsenal is a free hit. (Image: PA)

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Goalkeeper

Loanee Daniel Peretz has been exceptional for Saints in recent months, but will also face his toughest test yet against the Premier League leaders.

Daniel Peretz made his Saints debut in the FA Cup at Doncaster (Image: Southampton FC)

Defenders

Nathan Wood may start if skipper Jack Stephens' ankle has not fully recovered, and...