Arsenal face Southampton on Sunday, looking for another three points to keep their fight for a top-four spot going.

After a draw against Manchester United last Wednesday, Arsenal got back to winning ways in the league thanks to a Lucas Torreira overhead kick against Huddersfield Town. Nonetheless, Unai Emery’s side remain outside the top four on goal difference, after Chelsea managed an unexpected win over Manchester City.

In all honesty, this is unlikely to be a weekend where Arsenal’s top four rivals drop points, with Chelsea travelling to Brighton and Tottenham at home to Burnley. However, that just makes it all the more important that the Gunners get a win of their own to avoid falling behind.

Plus, with Manchester United facing Liverpool, the weekend will certainly provide an opportunity to either gain on the league leaders or leave Jose Mourinho’s side even further adrift.

Let’s have a look at our predicted lineup for the match.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery seems set on using Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as his centre-forward as it stands, so Alexandre Lacazette might have to settle for a spot on the bench. The Frenchman has been particularly effective as a substitute recently, and the pair struggled when starting together against Huddersfield (mostly due to wasteful finishing).

Plus, Lacazette’s start against Qarabag on Thursday makes it unlikely he’ll start this one, even if he did go off with a third of the game to go.

There’s a small possibility Aaron Ramsey comes into the front three if Emery does consider him fit for selection from the start. If not, Alex Iwobi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will start, as they’re the only real options at this point.

It’s a shame Emile Smith Rowe is out injured and Reiss Nelson is on loan because both of them could be making a case for Premier League opportunities at the moment. No one has really nailed down the wide-forward positions so far. Bukayo Saka made a good case for himself on Thursday, he’ll likely get another chance in the FA Cup third round.

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