Arsenal vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Gunners score three

Jorginho makes something out of nothing, as he picks out Havertz within the right-central channel. The German takes his time and Southampton can block it behind. Saka then puts in a deep corner that Ramsdale has to tip away for another on the left!

Well, their early dominance makes Arsenal look likely to continue their fine form at home. In fact, they have won 399 home games in the Premier League, and would be the second side to reach 400 in the competition after Manchester United (428). Meanwhile, only four sides have lost more away games in the Premier League than Southampton (246).

Saka gets double-teamed and gives away a foul. Manning lost his boot there in the skirmish with the England star.

Arsenal are unrelenting early here! Rice, Jesus and Sterling work the ball nicely into the box, yet with Bednarek pressing the Chelsea-loanee, he goes over. Harrington gives a goal-kick, though.

Southampton are living dangerously. Saka crosses low from the right to Jesus at the back post. The Brazilian's shot is blocked by Bednarek, but questions will be asked about how that ball managed to go through so many in yellow there.

Saka takes the corner and Gabriel is there to nod down. However, it's blocked. Then Jesus finds an effort snuffed out. As the pressure continues, Sterling forces his way through and goes down.Yet, it seems that he handled it and a goal or penalty wouldn't have been given.

Arteta's side are just happy to keep the ball, until Saka looks to stretch his legs early. After a ball into the box is contested by Havertz and Jesus, the visiting defence quickly usher it behind for a corner on the right.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 28 home league games against Southampton (W19 D9) since a 1-0 loss in November 1987. Only against Fulham (a current run of 31) have they had a longer unbeaten home run in their league history. The Saints' 24 Premier League away games against Arsenal is the most one side has visited another without ever winning in the competition’s history (D8 L16).

Southampton start and after an early front-footed approach, an attack down the left looks to test Partey, but Arsenal survive. No early scares here...

After briefly conferring with the respective captains, and the rousing notes of North London forever, the referee's coin toss has resulted in the away side getting us under way.