Published: 11:50, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 11:50, 6 April 2026

Gary Lineker has pinpointed Arsenal's mass withdrawal from international football last week as a 'signal of panic', after the Gunners were stunned by Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday night.

The Premier League leaders were beaten 2-1 by the Championship side, with Shea Charles netting a dramatic winner five minutes from time to secure a spot in the semi-finals against the odds.

It was Arsenal's second consecutive defeat in all competitions, after they lost in the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City before the international break, meaning their dreams of an unprecedented quadruple have been crushed.

Following their loss to City, 11 of the Gunners' squad withdrew from international duty during the international break, including both Gabriel Magalhaes and Martin Odegaard, who recovered in time to start against the Saints.

And former Tottenham and Barcelona striker Lineker believes the withdrawals were a sign of worry from Arteta and the players.

Gary Lineker believes that Arsenal's mass withdrawl during the international break showed 'panic' before they lost...