Arsenal vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Gunners score three
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Arsenal take on Southampton in the Premier League as they look to stay on track and remain in the title hunt.
Mikel Arteta’s side have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season, with four wins and two draws from their opening six matches, which should stand them in good stead ahead of the visit of a side they have never lost to in north London in 24 games.
Aaron Ramsdale will return to the Emirates for the first time since leaving the club in the summer and recently explained why he departed from north London to play for a club who could be threatened with relegation.
Arsenal go into the game on a 15-game unbeaten run, and Kai Havertz is one who will be looking to thrive after scoring his fifth goal in nine games on Tuesday during the club’s 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
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Southampton XI
Southampton XI: Ramsdale, Suguwara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Downes, Manning, Aribo, Fernandes, Stewart, Dibling
Arsenal XI
Arsenal: Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Sterling, Jesus.
Subs: Neto, Lewis-Skelly, Tomiyasu, Kiwior, Merino, Nwaneri, Martinelli, Trossard, Butler-Oyedeji.
Arsenal team news
Raheem Sterling has been handed his first Premier League start since joining Arsenal in the summer from local rivals Chelsea.
Jurrien Timber, who limped off against Paris Saint-Germain has not been deemed fit enough to make the matchday squad.
Thomas Partey is expected to fill in at right back, with Ben White not available either. Jorginho will play in midfield and take the captaincy.
Mikel Merino could make his first Premier League appearance after being named among the substitutes.
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