Tag: Southampton
Player focus – Walcott is hattrick hero v Southampton
Theo Walcott scored his fifth Arsenal hattrick against Southampton during the Gunners' 5-0 FA Cup clash at St Mary's on Saturday.
Walcott – I’ll be cheering Southampton against Manchester United
Theo Walcott told the press after his hattrick at St Mary’s that he will be ‘cheering on’ his former side when they play Manchester United in the EFL Cup final.
Arsenal player ratings – Welbeck and Walcott return to devastate Southampton
Arsenal made light work of their FA Cup game against Southampton. A banana skin safely avoided, how did the much-changed lineup do individually?
Arsenal make mockery of those who slated team selection v Southampton
Arsenal made a mockery of everybody who slated Arsene Wenger for his team selection against Southampton by absolutely hammering them.
What can Arsenal and Southampton expect from today’s referee?
With so much attention on the officials last weekend, we will certainly be hoping for a low-key performance from Kevin Friend at St. Mary’s on Saturday evening, but will we get it?
What’s happened since Arsenal last played Southampton?
We've already played Southampton twice this season, although this is the first game away from home for Arsenal.
Match preview: Southampton vs Arsenal
Following their morale-boosting victory at Anfield in midweek, Southampton will be full of confidence when they host the Gunners in Saturday's evening kick-off at St. Mary's.
Saints hit with injury problems ahead of Arsenal game
Southampton will be without a number of key players for their FA Cup game with Arsenal.
Watch: Wenger’s pre-Southampton press conference
Arsene Wenger spoke to the press ahead of Arsenal's trip to St Mary's at the weekend and gave the latest news going into the FA Cup clash
Wenger – Southampton are absolutely remarkable
Arsene Wenger had high praise for Southampton ahead of Arsenal's trip to St Mary's on Saturday.
Wenger – This is the team I’m fielding against Southampton
Arsene Wenger has admitted that although he will technically field his first team against Southampton, he will include a few youth players as well.
Team news – Walcott back in squad for Southampton
Arsene Wenger gave the latest team news ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup clash away to Southampton.
Arsenal opposition injury report – Southampton
Arsenal face Southampton away in the FA Cup on Saturday but how does their squad stack up going into the tie?
Mesut Ozil set to be rested for Southampton clash, spotted in Sweden
Mesut Ozil was spotted at a shopping centre in Sweden after being absent from Arsenal's team meal on Monday.
Southampton receive massive injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash
Southampton have received some bad news regarding centreback, Virgil van Dijk's, ankle injury.
Southampton to charge Arsenal fans just £15 for FA Cup game
Southampton, who have capped away tickets at £20 all season, will only charge Arsenal fans £15 for their trip to St. Mary's in the next round of the FA Cup.
Arsenal opposition injury report – Southampton/Norwich
In a new feature, we look at the next four of Arsenal's opponents so let's see who's in, who's out and who we have to worry about when we face Southampton or Norwich.
Koscielny trolls Giroud
Olivier Giroud's stunning scorpion kick against Crystal Palace is a definite contender for goal of the season already but a certain Arsenal defender is convinced that his goal against Southampton was better.
Top 5 Arsenal goals from 2016
As much as Arsenal love to 'walk the ball into the net' at times, we do score some rather gorgeous goals for our efforts.
5 worst Arsenal moments of 2016
As painful as it is, with 2016 coming to an end, it's time to look back at some of our not-so-great moments.
Loan watch: Wilshere impresses despite Bournemouth defeat
After 901 minutes of Premier League football under Eddie Howe, Jack Wilshere created his first assist in Bournemouth colours.
Southampton want Lucas Perez?
According to reports, Southampton are keen on Arsenal's new forward, Lucas Perez.
Long read: An Arsenal week of two halves ends with Jamie Vardy sadness
Arsenal are firmly back on track after a week of two halves.
Why Arsenal’s fringe players have lost more than a game v Southampton
Wednesday's team performance against Southampton was abysmal in the first half and slightly improved in the second half but still not good enough.
Wenger – I question our urgency and focus
Arsene Wenger has questioned Arsenal's focus and urgency following our 2-0 loss at home to Southampton in the EFL Cup.
Players ratings: Smart subs couldn’t stop Arsenal sinking v Southampton
A poor and disappointing performance from the Arsenal B team that lost at home to Southampton on Wednesday night.
What’s happened since Arsenal and Southampton last met?
Arsenal welcome Southampton to the Emirates tonight for the EFL Cup quarter final. Here's how the two sides have done since they last met.
Team news, predicted lineup, opposition preview: Arsenal vs Southampton
Having dug deep to see off Bournemouth's challenge on Sunday afternoon, Arsenal will be hoping for back-to-back victories when they host Southampton with a spot in the Capital One Cup semi-finals up for grabs.
Arsenal legend tips former ‘target’ to move to ‘big club’
Martin Keown believes that former Arsenal 'target', Southampton defender, Virgil van Dijk, will get 'snapped up' by a big club soon.
Leipzig midfielder – This is why I turned down Arsenal
Red Bull Leipzig midfielder, Naby Keita, claims that he turned down four Premier League clubs in the summer, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Southampton.
U23s: Arsenal 0-0 Southampton – Young Guns held to draw
It was a hard-fought goalless draw for Arsenal's u23 side as they were effectively stifled by a high-quality Southampton team at Meadow Park.
Episode 60: The return of the Lord
Paul and Sylvain join Matthew to run the rule over the new signings' debut, debate the rules re the penalty against Southampton, have a peek towards PSG away, and celebrate Nicklas Bendtner's signing for Nottingham Forest.
Long read: Saints sunk (just), but Paris presents different problems
Saturday's frustration-fest ended well, but will opposition with more ambition be better or worse for Arsenal?
Southampton man baffled by quality of Arsenal penalty spot
Virgil van Dijk has admitted his frustration with the Arsenal groundsmen after he was unable to destroy the penalty spot prior to Santi Cazorla giving Arsenal the lead against Southampton in the closing moments of Saturday’s game.
Arsenal fans claim justice done after Shane Long foul
Arsenal fans are claiming the penalty they won on Saturday against Southampton when Nacho Monreal had clearly fouled Shane Long just moments earlier was justice for what happened last season.
Arsene Wenger doesn’t care if Southampton penalty was harsh
As Laurent Koscielny lay on the ground holding his face, Bobby Madley let play amble on only to then point to spot and give a penalty we've been denied a thousand times in recent seasons.
Result: Koscielny bags potential goal of the season as Arsenal beat Southampton [with goals]
Arsenal returned to Premier League action with a 2-1 win against Southampton at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon thanks to a wonder-goal from Laurent Koscielny.
Official: Arsenal v Southampton teams – New boys both start
Just an hour to go until we get to see Arsenal play and it’s team news time.
Preview: Arsenal v Southampton
After the lull caused by the international break over the past week, we're quickly back into the thick of things with another tricky Premier League fixture.
Infograph: Everything you need to know about Southampton
Premier League action returns this weekend and we thought we'd do something a little different with our opposition previews this season.