Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Southampton
4-2-3-1
Arsenal
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(46) 40 Goals 47 (69)
(25) 17 Assists 42 (53)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
25.1 Average Age 25.5
182.8 Average Height (cm) 180.8
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (1.1)
(50%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 54% (54%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.9) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Adam Lallana Out 6.92
Nathaniel Clyne Doubtful 6.84
Player Reason Status Rating
André Santos Out 6.71
Vassiriki Abou Diaby Out 7.05
Lukasz Fabianski Out 6.75
Ignasi Miquel Out 6.06
Per Mertesacker Doubtful 6.94

Team News

Southampton
  • Gaston Ramirez should return to the Saints' starting XI after being rested for the draw with Stoke last time out.
  • Nathaniel Clyne missed that game with a knock but should be available to play here. If not, Yoshida will play at right-back again with Hooiveld coming in centrally.
  • Adam Lallana remains out injured.
Arsenal
  • Arsenal should have Per Mertesacker back at the heart of their defence after the German missed the win over Newcastle due to illness. Arsene Wenger is likely to want Mertesacker straight back in the team after his team conceded 3 goals without him.
  • Theo Walcott should continue up front having scored a hat trick against Newcastle, though Giroud came off the bench to score twice and may be pushing for a start.
  • Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere and Mikel Arteta have played a fair few games together recently, and one of them may be in need of a rest sooner rather than later.

Prediction

  • Southampton became only the third team to score more than once against Stoke in the league this season as they came within a whisker of winning at the Brittania, and although they only left with a point, they will have gained a lot of confidence from the result.
  • Arsenal have won their last 4 Premier League games, and are only 3 points behind Spurs in 4th place with a game in hand. They have scored 13 goals in their last 3 matches, though they have also conceded 5 goals in those games.
  • Both teams are dangerous going forwards but can also be vulnerable at the back, so this could well make for a high scoring game. The Gunners ran out 6-1 winners when the sides met at the Emirates earlier this season, and while they are unlikely to enjoy as much success this time around, they should win and score a few times while they're at it.
Prediction:
Southampton
2
3
Arsenal
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Latest Comments

 
  • Ekeemz

    Arsenal are the only team that can beat Newcastle 7-3 then struggle to make a clear chance to Southampton

    20 weeks ago
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  • LessBlues

    well at least you avoid hyperbole, tutekthetut. Maybe playing a lightweight midfield on two days rest was a bigger problem ;)

    20 weeks ago
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  • tutekthetut

    it was absolutely horrible to watch so hopeless team like Arsenal. No passion, no will, no ambition. In one word - a tragedy. No skill either.

    20 weeks ago
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  • Thypot

    I have -6, but I am right... I am just a realistic Gooner. We don't dominate matches anymore.

    20 weeks ago
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  • Jonatan03

    Szczęsny is best. Boruc - 2nd. Im from Poland :)

    20 weeks ago
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  • Jonatan03

    St'hampton 1 ASNL 2

    20 weeks ago
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  • kingunner

    3:1 soton win

    20 weeks ago
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  • RMSQ

    Arsenal vai vencer (Portugal) - 0-2 Arsenal Win

    20 weeks ago
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  • manunitedfan

    3-0 to arsenal

    20 weeks ago
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  • sadegh_69

    1:2 arsenal win

    20 weeks ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 Arsenal 21 10 7 73 dwdwww
14 Southampton 9 14 15 41 ddlldd

Top Players

Southampton
Arsenal
M. Schneiderlin 7.23
R. Lambert 7.06
A. Lallana 6.92
S. Cazorla 7.83
M. Arteta 7.31
T. Walcott 7.21
R. Lambert 15
J. Puncheon 6
J. Rodriguez 6
T. Walcott 14
S. Cazorla 12
L. Podolski 11
R. Lambert 5
A. Lallana 5
J. Rodriguez 5
S. Cazorla 11
T. Walcott 10
L. Podolski 9

Match Forecast

Arsenal will score as a result of an opposition error  
Arsenal will score as a result of a through ball  
There will be a low number of cards shown  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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