Arsenal will host Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on October 5, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 local time. The Gunners, riding high on an 11-match unbeaten streak, are aiming to continue their dominant form in this Premier League clash.
In their previous encounter last season, Arsenal and Southampton played out a thrilling 3-3 draw. However, this time around, the North London side looks more formidable. Arsenal come into this match on the back of impressive victories over Paris Saint-Germain, Leicester City, and Bolton, reinforcing their status as serious contenders this season.
Mikel Arteta’s side have been solid in the Premier League, winning 4 of their 6 games and drawing the other two. With 12 goals scored and only 5 conceded, they’ve demonstrated a balanced approach, averaging 2.00 goals per match while maintaining a tight defense, conceding just 0.83 goals per game.
Southampton, on the other hand, are facing a tougher campaign. Coming off a 3-1 loss to Bournemouth last Monday, the Saints have yet to register a win in the Premier League this season. Defensive frailties continue to plague Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side, as they’ve conceded goals in each of their last eight matches. With five defeats and one draw in their opening six fixtures, Southampton have only managed to score 3 goals, while conceding 12—a worrying average of 2.00 goals against per game.
As Arsenal aim to extend their unbeaten run, Southampton will need to resolve their defensive issues quickly if they hope to pull off an upset and turn their season around.