3 positives & negatives from 3-3 draw against Southampton

Positive #3: The late rally

In many ways, the fact we needed a late rally in the first place is a negative. However, the passion and desire the players showed towards the end of the game were incredible. In true captain fashion, Martin Odegaard began the onslaught with his effort from the edge of the box, and from that moment on, Southampton were clinging on.

When Saka scored the equaliser, there was initially a feeling of inevitability regarding the winner, with the vast majority of our memories being cast back to those victories against both Aston Villa and Bournemouth.

That goal unfortunately never materialised, but it was an incredible ten-minute period nonetheless.

Negative #3: Advantage Manchester City

However, if it wasn’t already advantage Manchester City in the title race, it certainly is now. Two more points dropped means that we are just five points above Pep Guardiola’s side, with the Sky Blues also having two games in hand over us.

That essentially makes our clash with the reigning champions a must-win game for us if we are able to keep our dream of winning our first Premier League title since 2004 alive.

Gabriel Jesus labelled the all-important match as a final after the draw against Southampton.

"Tt’s a final. Each game is a final, we have to face them like a final. This is the most important game of the season for us.”"

Jesus’ mindset is shared by us all, and we must hope that Arteta is able to restore confidence and belief back into the side before that game.