The Premier League is back in action this week with a new set of games, beginning on Friday when Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team and Southampton square off at the Emirates Stadium in a pivotal contest.
Southampton vs. Arsenal: A Preview
Southampton has had a difficult start to this season and is currently anchored to the bottom of the Premier League standings. The away team will need to put in a lot of effort to recover from last week’s devastating 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace. Arsenal, on the other hand, is currently leading the league table and has performed admirably this year. Since West Ham United held the Gunners to a 2-2 draw in their previous match, they cannot afford to lose any points this week.
Southampton vs. Arsenal Key Numbers and Head-to-Head
- With 105 games played between the two teams, Arsenal has an impressive record against Southampton, winning 53 of those games to Southampton’s 23 victories.
- The most any side has accomplished against another team in the Premier League is Arsenal’s 23 victories at home versus Southampton.
- One of only three clubs in the Premier League still unblemished against the Gunners this season, Southampton held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in the rematch.
- Arsenal has not lost any of their last 27 home league games against Southampton; the only team they have a better record against in the league is Fulham.
- The Gunners have defeated the Saints on the other six days of the week in the competition, but this is the first Friday Premier League matchup between Arsenal and Southampton.
Southampton vs. Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal has been in excellent form lately and continues to be the favorite to win the Premier League. The Gunners need to make a statement in this match because they have stumbled in recent weeks.
Although Southampton has occasionally caused Arsenal problems, they have an especially bad track record at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal is currently the superior team and clearly has the advantage going into this match.
Arsenal 3-1 Southampton is the prediction.