ARSENAL are two goals to the good against Saints after goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Martin Odegaard.
But Southampton had started strongly, giving the Gunners a fright with some fierce pressing, but the home side’s counter attacking is too strong.
After defeat at Everton on Monday, all eyes have been on Mikel Arteta’s strikers.
But there will be no eyes on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been AXED from the Arsenal squad after his horror miss at the end of the Everton game.
The decision comes after a disciplinary breach from the Gabon star.
- Kick off time: 3pm
- TV channel/Live stream: The game is not being shown due to Uefa’s blackout rules on 3pm games
- Arsenal team: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Saka, Partey, Xhaka, Martinelli, Odegaard, Lacazette.
- Southampton team: Caballero, Livramento, Stephens, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Redmond, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Tella, Broja, Adam Armstrong.
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ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
46. My word that was terrible.
Granit Xhaka wanted to mark his second game back with typical Xhaka strike from outside the box.
However, the Swiss captains effort went way wide of the mark.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
45. No second half changes to inform you about on either side but Ralph Hasenhuttl will be hoping that the score-line can change.
Hold onto your horses people, we could be in for a long ride.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
I HOPE EVERYONE IS BACK ON THEIR DEVICES!
JARRED GILLET HAS BLOWN HIS WHISTLE TO RESUME THE MATCH!
SENSATIONAL SAKA
Bukayo Saka’s assist for Alexandre Lacazette now means that the England superstar has provided four more goals than any other play in the team across all competitions.
HALF-TIME STATS
Despite the visitors almost matching Arsenal for possession and stats, they haven’t looked as threatening going forward as the home side.
But if they continue to keep having more shots on goal than Mikel Arteta’s army, in theory, that top statistic will eventually change.
FIRST 45 RECOLLECTION
It’s surprising how that half ended because Southampton came flying out the blocks and really looked like a team who were up for the game.
But the best teams can make you pay if you don’t take your chances whilst you have the upper hand especially away from home.
And two quick fire goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Martin Odegaard certainly made sure of that, leaving the Saints to lick their wounds at the interval.
The one thing I’m sure visitors boss Ralph Hasenhuttl will say to his players in the dressing room is not to panice because one goal and they are right back in this.
Looking forward to the second 45? Then don’t go anywhere.
TWO TO THE GOOD
After a shaky start to the game, Arsenal go into the break with a 2-0 lead over Southampton.
They really are bossing it.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
TIME TO RE-UP ON THE SNACKS GUYS!
WHAT A HALF THAT WAS!
BUT WE HAVE REACHED THE INTERVAL!
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ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
45+2. AHHH that is so frustrating.
James Ward-Prowse put in a brilliant delivery from the corner, but Aaron Ramsdale was able to spot the danger, come out and collect the ball.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
45+1. OOOO good free-kick by the skipper James Ward-Prowse but it is dealt with.
Southampton corner.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
45+1. Thomas Partey that is pathetic.
The Ghanaian brought down Ibrahima Diallo when the Saints midfielder was going nowhere and now it’s a free-kick to Southampton in a dangerous position.
THREE MINUTES OF ADDITIONAL TIME ADDED ON
NOT SO STRONG
Adam Armstrong leaving the field in disappointment as he struggles to shake off his knock picked up earlier on in the game.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
43. Things have gone from bad to worse for the visitors.
Adam Armstrong was unable to shake off that injury from earlier so he has to be replaced.
- Adam Armstrong – OFF
- Mohamed Elyounoussi – ON
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
41. WHAT A SAVE FROM THE 40-YEAR-OLD SIGNING!
After a fantastic team move, Bukayo Saka had the chance to put Arsenal three up but somehow, Willy Cabaellro was able to beat the ball away for a corner.
Unbelievable keeping.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
40, WAHEYYY! The party tricks are coming out now.
Martin Odegaard just executed an exquisite back-heel to his teammate, but it came to nothing the end.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
38. OOOO GREAT DEFENDING!
Alexandre Lacazette was on course to make it three before the break for Arsenal, but Kyle Walker-Peters managed to avert to the danger with a last stitch tackle on the Frenchman.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
37. And the man who conceded the corner, deals with it comfortably.
Powerful defensive header from Brazilian international Gabriel.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
36. Chance for the Saints as Nathan Redmond’s cross ends up deflecting off Gabriel for a corner.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
34. Ralph Hasenhuttl looks shell shocked as he cannot believe his team is 2-0 down after the start they had.
However there is still plenty of the game to go; one goal and they’re back in it.
LETTING THEIR GAARD SLIP
Southampton’s defence went to sleep allowing Martin Odegaard to double Arsenal’s lead.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
33. That was quick.
Adam Armstrong is back on the field and is eager to get his side back in the game which at this moment, is looking like a real up-hill battle.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
30. Play has been temporarily stopped because Adam Armstrong is down with an injury.
He looks as if the he’ll be able to continue but the Saints striker will be in need of some off-field treatment first.
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
29. The fans hadn’t even finished celebrating the first goal before the second one went in.
It started on the right hand side with Takehiro Tomiaysu putting in a sublime cross which evaded everyone.
But it dropped to the other flank where Kieran Tierney was able to do the same however on this occasion, it landed on the head of Martin Odegaard who was able to steer it past 40-yeard-old Willy Caballero.
Odegaard will be praying that he breaks that curse of scoring and losing today.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
MARTIN ODEGAARD MAKES IT TWOOOOOOOO!
SENSATION STUFF FROM THE NORTH LONDON OUTFIT!
IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME!
ARSENAL 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
