Arsenal 3-3 Southampton: 3 Talking Points as Gunners Drop Points Again

Arsenal 3-3 Southampton: 3 talking points as Gunners drop points again

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 21, 2023. - The game finished 3-3. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Fabio Vieira failed to impress. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

2. Fabio Vieira fails to take his chance

Coming in for Xhaka, who was ill, it was seen by many as Vieira’s chance to really stake a claim in this Arsenal team. Since his signing from FC Porto, the midfielder has shown glimpses of his talent, but it has never been more than that.

Against Southampton, Vieira had the opportunity to put his best foot forward…he didn’t. He struggled to get on the ball, had virtually no impact on the game, and was taken off for Trossard 10 minutes into the second half.

After that first half from #Arsenal, I’d love to know what Smith Rowe is doing in training. Apart from his cross to Gabriel, Fabio Vieira has hidden. Change needed at half time. #ARSSOU pic.twitter.com/ytA1ioRM35
— Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) April 21, 2023

It was a wasted chance for the midfielder when the lights were at their brightest.

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