Arsenal continues their quest to reclaim the Premier League title after two decades as they prepare to host Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
With the Gunners hot on the heels of league leaders Liverpool, every game counts as they aim to keep pace with the top.
Meanwhile, Southampton is struggling near the bottom of the table, having suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss to Bournemouth earlier in the week.
Arsenal’s Title Ambitions Remain Strong
Arsenal is enjoying a brilliant start to their 2024-25 Premier League campaign, sitting just one point behind Liverpool in the standings.
Mikel Arteta’s side is building momentum after securing an impressive 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League midweek.
This win highlights Arsenal’s evolution into one of the strongest teams in Europe, and they’ll be looking to maintain that momentum against Southampton.
In the Premier League, Arsenal has been consistent, recording recent wins over Leicester City (4-2) and Bolton (5-1). Their attacking power, combined with a solid defense, has made them serious title contenders once again.
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Southampton’s Struggles Continue
Southampton has found life back in the Premier League to be a serious challenge. Russell Martin’s side has been struggling for consistency, suffering their fifth defeat in six matches after losing 3-1 to Bournemouth.
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With just one win so far this season, the Saints are desperately looking for points to climb out of the relegation zone.
Their trip to the Emirates Stadium couldn’t come at a worse time. Southampton’s defense has been leaky, and their attack lacks the firepower needed to challenge top teams.
Arsenal Team News
The gunners will have to manage a few key absences as they prepare to face Southampton. Riccardo Calafiori played the full 90 minutes against PSG despite recovering from a knee injury, and he is expected to start once again.
However, Jurrien Timber could miss out after suffering a muscular problem in the same game.
Martin Odegaard, Arsenal’s captain, remains unavailable due to injury, while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also fitness doubts for this weekend’s match.
Despite these setbacks, the gunners has the depth to cope, with Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Martinelli all expected to lead the attack.
Southampton Team News
Southampton’s preparations haven’t been ideal either. The Saints will be without several key players, including Jack Stephens, who remains suspended, and Kamaldeen Sulemana, Will Smallbone, and Gavin Bazunu, who are all sidelined due to injury.
One interesting subplot to this game is Aaron Ramsdale’s return to the Emirates Stadium. The former Arsenal goalkeeper will be between the posts for Southampton, having been replaced as Arsenal’s starting keeper by David Raya this season.
Ramsdale’s return is bound to be emotional, but he will have his work cut out against Arsenal’s potent attack.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Partey, Havertz; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
Southampton predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Taylor; Sugawara, Fernandes, Downes, Aribo, Walker-Peters; Archer, Brereton-Diaz
Jambobet Score Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Southampton
With the gunners in excellent form and Southampton struggling at the foot of the table, it’s hard to see anything other than a comfortable win for the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta’s side has been solid defensively and devastating in attack, while Southampton has found it difficult to score goals and keep them out at the other end.
Jambobet’s score prediction for this match is Arsenal 2-0 Southampton, a scoreline that reflects Arsenal’s dominance at home and Southampton’s inability to stop leaking goals.
