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Arsenal’s quest to win the Premier League title continues on Saturday when they take on newly promoted Southampton.
The Gunners are unbeaten at the start of the season and are just one point behind leaders Liverpool, very much at the opposite end of the table to their opponents. Southampton have just one point from six games and sit in 19th place, marking an unpleasant start to their return to the top flight.
Here’s what you need to know before you tune in.
How to watch and odds
- Date: Saturday October 5 | Time: 10am ET
- Location: Emirates Stadium – London, England
- Live stream: Peacock
- Chances: Arsenal -850; Sign +850; Southampton +2000
Storylines
Nearly five years after Mikel Arteta became manager, Arsenal are a well-polished, defensive side who are difficult to beat in more ways than one. The past few weeks serve as a remarkable example of their power. They lost captain Martin Odegaard to an ankle injury a few weeks ago and although his missing attacking spark was noticeable in the draws against Atalanta and Manchester City, Arsenal have been able to overcome the challenge. Between the goals off set-pieces and Arteta’s choice to highlight Kai Havertz’s attacking skills, the goals have been coming, keeping them on course for their title charge.
Havertz is likely to play a central role again on Saturday after scoring three league goals this season, while Bukayo Saka could also play a big role after providing five assists in six games so far. Arteta could take the opportunity to make some personnel changes after a Champions League week, but Saturday’s match should give them the chance to show off their attacking skills despite their defensive reputation.
Prediction
Arsenal are the favorites in this match for a reason, so expect them to prove their worth again and perhaps score the goals, just as they did against lower-placed teams on their way to a second-place finish last season. Choose: Arsenal 4, Southampton 0