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

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Luke Baker
Saturday 05 October 2024 11:57 EDT
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Kai Havertz equalises for Arsenal against Southampton
Kai Havertz equalises for Arsenal against Southampton (Getty Images)

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.

Follow all the latest updates in the blog below

Arsenal vs Southampton

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!

5 October 2024 15:12

Arsenal vs Southampton

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).

5 October 2024 15:10

Arsenal vs Southampton

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

5 October 2024 15:09

Arsenal vs Southampton

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.

5 October 2024 15:08

Arsenal vs Southampton

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.

5 October 2024 15:06

Arsenal vs Southampton

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.

5 October 2024 15:05

Arsenal vs Southampton

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.

5 October 2024 15:03

Arsenal vs Southampton

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).

5 October 2024 15:02

Arsenal vs Southampton

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...

5 October 2024 15:01

Arsenal vs Southampton

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.

5 October 2024 15:00

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