Arsenal vs Southampton prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out today?
All you need to know ahead of the game
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Southampton head to Arsenal on Saturday afternoon looking to bring an end to four straight games without a win, a run which has seen them slide back to 16th in the Premier League table.
Back-to-back draws have at least been a marginal improvement most recently, but Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side cannot afford to slide much closer to the relegation zone, considering the expected investment to come at St. James’ Park next month.
Arsenal, meanwhile, were flying before the international break but have all-too-predictably stuttered since then, with three defeats in their last four just when a real race for a Champions League place might have opened up for them.
They are down to seventh and lost to Everton on Monday night.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.
When is the game?
The match kicks off at 3pm GMT on Saturday 11 December at the Emirates Stadium.
Where can I watch it?
As with all 3pm Saturday matches, this fixture is not scheduled for broadcast in the UK.
What is the team news?
Sead Kolasinac is Arsenal’s only injury worry but he wouldn’t have started anyway. Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli will be assessed after knocks. Sub keeper Bernd Leno is also a doubt.
Southampton are missing Oriol Romeu and Mohammed Salisu through suspension. Jan Bednarek is out injured so Lyanco will be in defence, while there’s an issue in goal too with Alex McCarthy injured and Fraser Forster a doubt. Willy Caballero could debut after joining this week.
Predicted line-ups
ARS - Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Saka, Thomas, Xhaka, Odegaard, Lacazette, Aubameyang
SOU - Caballero, Livramento, Lyanco, Stephens, Walker-Peters, Redmond, Ward-Prowse, Diallo, Tella, Broja, Adams
Odds
Arsenal 7/10
Draw 3/1
Saints 23/5
Prediction
A return to winning ways for the Gunners against a side struggling for any real consistency once again. Arsenal 3-1 Southampton.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments