Southampton will look to break their six game winless run as Aaron Ramsdale returns to the Emirates this Saturday.
The Saints go into the fixture with the joint third worst defence in the league, conceding 12 goals so far. Even more concerningly they have the least efficient attack in the league with three goals in six games. Defender Jack Stephens has also had his ban extended by two games, after the 30-year old had already missed the last three matches.
“No one is happy we haven’t won yet, myself more than anyone,” manager Russell Martin spoke on his sides form.
“It’s about having the strength of character to ignore the noise and stay on path,” he said, in regard to his job being on the line.
Embed from Getty ImagesAs for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta faces team selection issues as most of his starting fullbacks are injured, including Ben White and Jurrien Timber.
The Gunners go into the game on a three game winning streak in all competitions. “We had a really difficult fixture list after the international break, but we adapted. We look forward and we competed in all games. We have shown a lot of consistency and adaptability,” Arteta said on his sides good form.
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