Arsenal’s bid to reclaim the Premier League title for the first time in over 20 years continues on Saturday afternoon when Southampton arrive at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners, who are a point behind leaders Liverpool heading into Gameweek 7, gave another reminder of their progression into one of the best sides in Europe by swatting aside Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League.
Their upcoming opponents lost on Monday to Bournemouth in a battle between two south coast sides, registering their fifth defeat in six matches on their return to the top flight.
Riccardo Calafiori was doubtful to feature in Arsenal’s midweek Champions League win but shook off a knee complaint to play the whole game. However, Jurrien Timber did have to be replaced after struggling with what manager Mikel Arteta described as “something muscular”.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Southampton (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Partey; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Arsenal (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Taylor; Sugawara, Fernandes, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Archer, Brereton-Diaz.
