Southampton vs Arsenal preview: Premier League clash

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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 11: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal holds off Nathan Redmond of Southampton and Mohamed Elyounoussi of Southampton during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Predicted Lineup to Face Southampton – Xhaka at Left-Back?

Southampton: Forster; Livramento, Salisu, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Diallo; Armstrong, Adams, Broja

Arsenal: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Xhaka; Odegaard, Sambi, Smith Rowe; Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli

Southampton vs Arsenal Score Prediction

The overriding emotion is one of dread, not of excitement.

As seen with the wounded animals of this league, all they need to do in their times of need is phone up Arsenal. That usually solves the problem.

Brighton hadn’t won in seven and had only scored one goal during that time before they came the Emirates, and Everton won just once in 15 years, which of course came against Arsenal.

Off the back of an absolute hammering at home to Chelsea, this Saints team will have to react in front of their home support and it’s just set up to be the perfect platform they’re after against an Arsenal side whose confidence has been left splattered on the floor.

So much also hinges on what Arteta does. Will his stubbornness reign supreme and therefore Arsenal line up exactly as they had done against the Seagulls? While everything and everyone is robustly advising him not to, there remains a sinking feeling that he won’t budge.

If he doesn’t, Arsenal will lose.

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Score Prediction: Southampton 2-1 Arsenal

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