Toughness goalkeeper Fraser Forster frustrating Arsenal player

London - Dominant and created a lot of chances, Arsenal had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Southampton. Toughness goalkeeper Fraser Forster a barrier for the Gunners to score. Arsenal appear dominant when entertaining Soton at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 last night. Soton really had started to take the initiative, but then more let Arsenal controlled the ball and chose to wait in the area of ​​defense. Then the foster children Arsene Wenger was superior ball possession 67% -33%. They are also able to penetrate the defenses several times Soton, particularly through the attack from both sides and crosses, but tough Forster in goal Soton frustrate them.

There are 21 shot was fired Arsenal, 11 of them on target and 10 thwarted by Forster. While Soton had 14 attempts with only three of which led to the goal. The draw was made Arsenal had dropped to fourth on the standings with 45 of the 24 weeks, goal difference from Tottenham Hotspur rose to third position. While Soton there are in seventh place with 34 points.

Soton started the game by mastering the game. They get a chance in the 3rd minute through a free kick on the left side. James Ward-Prowse who acted as executor direct the ball into the penalty box, but no one was able to reach operannya. The ball actually targeting the direct and the goalkeeper Petr Cech swiftly brushed.

Arsenal countered presses in the 12th minute. Alexis received a pass in the penalty box, Mesut Oezil immediately kick off is still able to be read by Fraser Forster. Not long ago, Soton try again threatened. Sodoran Shane Long with a header followed by Sadio Mané kick from a narrow angle, but it can be secured Cech.

Arsenal turns that spread the danger in the 21st minute. Bellerin release the feed side of the right, met Olivier Giroud's header imperfect. The ball fell in front of the goal, at the same time Oezil reacts kick the ball. Forster showed outstanding reflex to ward off the ball to the outside.

Soton had a chance in the 30th minute through Dusan Tadic kick. It's just the kick was right leads into the arms of Cech. Another opportunity is obtained for the visitors two minutes later. Mane first stab at the left, the ball is passed to the middle and ends at the foot of Oriol Romeu not far from the penalty box. Romeu try to put kick curled into the top right corner, but just shot narrowly over the crossbar.

Starting from a corner kick, Arsenal again threatened in the 41st minute. Heading Virgil van Dijk leads to Mane quite free on the left. Luckily for Arsenal Gabriel read Mane movement well and immediately stick tight. Mane any effort ended just wide.

The three-minute second-half run, Arsenal created a good chance on the counterattack. Giroud received the ball from behind and pass to Ramsey on the right. The ball is then returned by Ramsey to Giroud in front of the penalty box, which instantly greeted kick at the first opportunity. Forster impressive maneuver to punch the ball.

Soton counter the threat in the 54th minute through Mane, with experiments from outside the box. Easy detained by Cech.

From the corner two minutes later, Arsenal relisted opportunities. Oezil release the feed side to the front of the goal and was able Giroud headed despite the tight guard. It's just that the ball still leads to a range of Forster. Alexis's turn to get a chance gore cross, this time from Theo Walcott in the 64th minute, but again was easily anticipated by Forster.

Forster really has been a challenge for Arsenal in the game this time. Entering the 67th minute, Ozil stabbed on the left side but the pace successfully detained a crowd of defenders Soton. Even so, the ball actually rolled wildly to the right where Walcott is already in the ready position. Walcott directly aimed a kick, but ignored by Forster. Ball rebound fell at the feet of Walcott, and struck with a kick. But Forster again block the ball.

Until the 80th minute, Arsenal are still frustrated by Forster. Heading Giroud welcomes cross Oezil brilliantly pushed over. Within five minutes, turn kick Alexis thwarted Forster. In the final minutes, Arsenal had punched through Aaron Ramsey kick, but Forster toughness was also conquered.

Lineup Arsenal vs Southampton:

Arsenal: Cech; Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal; Flamini (Coquelin 85 '), Ramsey; Campbell (Walcott 62 '), Ozil, Alexis; Giroud.

Southampton: Forster; Cedric Van Dijk, Fonte, Bertrand; Oriol Romeu, Wanyama, Ward-Prowse (juanmi 83 '); Tadic (Pelle 69 '), Mane (Targett 86'), Long.

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Schedule Premier League this weekend also brings the match between Manchester United vs Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Prediction Manchester United vs Southampton this time will take quite interesting because on the one hand the host to continue the victory they achieved over Liverpool last week and the visitors were also expecting the same thing.

Southampton expectation to win at Old Trafford was not kidding. Last season they made it thanks to a single goal Dusan Tadic. Now, Southampton hopes to repeat the more so because the visitors get two consecutive wins in the last two games against Watford and West Bromwich.

"It was a beautiful victory and now we look forward to the game began. It will be a big challenge because Manchester United are a great team and of course we have fond memories of last season. A victory like that does not happen every season, "says Ronald Koeman.

In later matches, Southampton itself is getting a new power up front. The presence of Charlie Austin from QPR will add rich Koeman options in midfield ahead given last season Austin played superbly in the Premier League even though his side were relegated. Join Southampton, Austin hopes to continue the performance apiknya and a chance to steal into the England national team at Euro 2016.

Meanwhile Manchester United also is excited thanks to an important victory last week. Louis van Gaal's own taste is not getting new problems in terms of fitness the players ahead of this match.

Estimated lineup of Manchester United vs Southampton:

Manchester United (4-2-3-1): 1. David De Gea; 36. Matteo Darmian, 12. Chris Smalling, 17. Daley Blind, 43. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson; 28. Morgan Schneiderlin, 31. Bastian Schweinsteiger; 21. Ander Herrera, 8. Juan Mata, 9. Anthony Martial; 10. Wayne Rooney. Manager: Louis van Gaal

Soton (4-2-3-1): 44. Fraser Forster; 2. Cedric Soares, 6. Jose Fonte, 17. Virgil van Dijk, 21. Ryan Bertrand; 12. Victor Wanyama, 16. James Ward-Prowse; 33. Matt Targett, 8. Steven Davis, 10. Sadio Mané; 7. Shane Long. Manager: Ronald Koeman

Head to head Manchester United vs Southampton:

20-09-2015: Southampton vs Manchester United 2-3
11-01-2015: Manchester United vs Southampton 0-1
08-12-2014: Southampton vs Manchester United 1-2
11-05-2014: Southampton vs Manchester United 1-1
19-10-2013: Manchester United vs Southampton 1-1

Prediction: Manchester United vs Southampton 2-1

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London : Chelsea will face a tough test in the first match of 2014 . On the day Wednesday, January 1, 2014 , the Blues will come to St Mary's Southampton headquarters . Three points of a fixed price for Chelsea to keep on track champions . Currently Chelsea is in the top three of the Premier League . The club owned by Roman Abramovich two points behind Arsenal standings .

Not easy to beat Southampton . Adam Lallana and his colleagues was the middle of the graph decreases at the end of 2013 , but Chelsea had a bad experience the last time to the headquarters Soton . Last season John Terry and his friends must recognize the benefits of Southampon 1-2 .

Terry has warned his team-mates to be wary if you do not want to face Soton bitter pill again experienced last season . " It will be a difficult game because they are very good at home , " said Terry as published in the official website of the Premier League . Vigilance Terry is not without reason . Soton is often troublesome big teams this season . Mauricio Pochettino forces almost defeated Chelsea in the first meeting this season . Soton ahead through Jay Rodriguez goal before finally turning Chelsea won 3-1 .

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was also troubled by the absence of several players . Defender David Luiz is suspended . Meanwhile, midfielder Frank Lampard and defender Branislav Ivanovic was injury plagued . Fortunately Mourinho has a good capital for moral Chelsea are rising after closing the year 2013 with an important 2-1 victory over Liverpool . Had left earlier with a goal by Martin Skrtel fast , turning Chelsea won through the action of Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto'o .

Hazard and Eto'o will again be a mainstay of Mourinho's Chelsea to erase the nightmare of last season . Chelsea little benefit from the fact Soton not won at home since November 9 when they beat Hull City 4-1 .

The coach Mauricio Pochettino Soton can not play some important players such as Artur Boruc , Victor Wanyama and Guly do Prado . Daniel Osvaldo is still doubtful . Seeing the declining performance lately Southampton , Chelsea chances in 2014 could start with a narrow victory .

Lineups Southampton vs Chelsea:

Southampton : Davis ; Clyne , Shaw , Fonte , Lovren ; Schneiderlin , Rodriguez , Ward - Prowse , S.Davis , Lallana ; Lambert
Chelsea : Cech ; Cole , Azpilicueta , Cahill , Terry ; Mikel , Hazard , Ramires , Oscar , Willian ; Eto'o

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The match between Arsenal vs Southampton formerly less attractive, then certainly for the situation would be different this time. Understandably, ahead of the match which will be held in Emirates Stadium, Saturday (11/23/2013), Southampton was third in the Premier League standings under Arsenal and Liverpool.

Mauricio Pochettino side are now collecting 22 points, or just within three points of the opponents they will face. Potential to displace Arsenal's position is wide open if they can win at the game tomorrow. Nevertheless, Southampton troops still feel must be humble. They realize that what they have achieved today is arguably still a chance. Unless they did in fact beat Arsenal in the game later.

"I think the next few games will affirm our decency are in this position. Arsenal playing at home, so they are more favored although the pressure will be on their shoulders, "said the young midfielder Southampton, James Ward-Prowse.

Gait Southampton this season also become a concern for Arsene Wenger. The Gunners manager praised Southampton achievements so far, as well as a alarm for his team in the last match of Manchester United defeat.

"The Premier league this season is unpredictable. What is needed is consistency if they want to keep winning. Mauricio (Pochettino) has done amazing things with minimal fuss. You have to give him credit in itself, "said Wenger.

Injury-hit Arsenal still ahead of the game. Lukas Podolski, Ox-Chamberlain, Mathieu Flamini, and Yaya Sanogo is still absent. Theo Walcott has improved conditions, but presumably will not be forced to play.

Estimated Lineups Arsenal vs Southampton:

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): 1. Wojciech Szczesny; 3. Bacary Sagna, 4. Per Mertesacker, 6. Laurent Koscielny, 28. Kieran Gibbs; 8. Mikel Arteta, 16. Aaron Ramsey; 7. Tomas Rosicky, 19. Santi Cazorla, 11. Mesut Ozil; 12. Olivier Giroud.

Manager: Arsene Wenger

Southampton (4-2-3-1): 31. Artur Boruc; 2. Nathaniel Clyne, 6. Jose Fonte, 5. Dejan Lovren, 23. Luke Shaw; 12. Victor Wanyama, 4. Morgan Schneiderlin; 16. James Ward-Prowse, 20. Adam Lallana, 9. Jay Rodriguez; 7. Rickie Lambert.

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Head to head Arsenal vs Southampton:

02-01-2013: Southampton 1-1 Arsenal

15-09-2012: Arsenal 6-1 Southampton

26-02-2005: Southampton 1-1 Arsenal

30-10-2004: Arsenal 2-2 Southampton

11-02-2004: Arsenal 2-0 Southampton

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After the international break , the Premier League and the rolling back immediately bring a hot match between Everton vs Liverpool and Arsenal vs Southampton . It is quite possible the results of the matches will change the composition of the board on the table . A series of Premier League action this weekend will be directly opened by a hot match at Goodison Park : Merseyside Derby . Party held on Saturday ( 11/23/2013 ) This is a match between two all 221 Rivel derby , Everton and Liverpool , in all competitions.

Of 220 previous matches , Liverpool ahead with a number of 88 wins versus 66 victory belongs to Everton . While the other 66 matches ended with a draw . Should be remembered that in the last two seasons Everton could finish better than Liverpool in the standings , six and seven positions with the difference of two numbers in the last season , and the seventh and eighth to within two points in the 2011-12 season . Given that the game will be held at Goodison Park , Everton increasingly have to watch out because it is one of two new teams in the premier league once lost , where the number is the least so far.

Up to 11 games , the two teams had just three points despite ' The Red' had a better position , Liverpool was in second place with 23 points , Everton in sixth place with 20 points . Indication of this increasingly tight derby looks considering two meetings last season ended in a draw.

Another game that certainly goes the extra fierce over the weekend will take place at the Emirates Studium , also on Saturday ( 23/11 ) , when Arsenal against Southampton . This is the match between the team standings with a team of three occupants of the position , where both are only separated by three points only.

After entering the international break with a 0-1 defeat to Manchester United , Arsenal clearly need to rise in order to remain in positive track earlier this season , so of course also in the top of the standings lasting , but the London team effort that has so far collected 25 points is very likely going to get severe test of Southampton.

Last season Arsenal were able to win 6-1 over Southampton at the Emirates, but the results should not be made ​​the Gunners complacent because the existing Southampton this season looks quite different. Good start to the season, Southampton have so far been able to achieve a 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield and then drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Two formidable opponents who also headquartered in the "haunted". The pace of the team last season finishing in the top 14, it was regarded as a special phenomenon in the beginning of the Premier League season. As Everton, Southampton is also the team with the least number of defeats so far.

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Liverpool tried to secure a top of the league Premier league

Liverpool : With Everton , Liverpool are unbeaten until the fourth week of the Premier League . Liverpool is a team that is experiencing increased very rapidly . The Reds success is ranked highest with a score of ten points . Brendan Rodgers players always look perfect , they have a style of play that much better when compared to their performance in the 2012/13 season . Consistency Steven Gerrard and his friends will be tested by Southampton at the weekend . Merseyside certainly more favored than Southampton . Moreover, they play at Anfield . Crowd support will certainly make the more passionate Anfield Genk in the middle of the field . Not to mention Liverpool composition better than the guests .
Southampton performance is currently under Liverpool . Until well into the fifth game , Southampton just able to reach a total of five points from four games in which they live . The Red otherwise comfortable at the top with three wins and a draw .
In December 2012, Liverpool against Southampton at Anfield . In the game , the Reds won 1-0 success . Then in March 2013 , they met again . In this match Liverpool had to swallow the bitter pill of losing 3-1 . In the last game the two teams both won the draw . Liverpool's draw at Swansea City entertained while Southampton draw at home to West Ham United. This time the two clubs want to take all three points at the weekend lost yesterday . Surely this is the game for us witnessed fierce .
Southampton seems to carry the weight missions because they have never again win over Liverpool at Anfield since December 2003 . Meanwhile, throughout the year 2013, the Southampton only able to achieve three away wins in the Premier League . How he called the game between the two teams in the future? Let's see together whether successful Liverpool victory over his opponent or otherwise they are humiliated by Southampton .

Head to head Liverpool vs Southampton :16/03/13 Southampton FC 3 - 1 Liverpool FC
01/12/12 Liverpool FC 1 - 0 Southampton FC
22/01/05 Southampton FC 2 - 0 Liverpool FC
28/12/04 Liverpool FC 1 - 0 Southampton FC
14/03/04 Southampton FC 2 - 0 Liverpool FC
13/12/03 Liverpool FC 1 - 2 Southampton FC
Last Five Matches Liverpool :17/09/13 Swansea City 2 – 2 Liverpool (EPL)
01/09/13 Liverpool 1 – 0 Manchester United (EPL)
28/08/13 Liverpool 4 – 2 Notts County (COC)
24/08/13 Aston Villa 0 – 1 Liverpool (EPL)
17/08/13 Liverpool 1 – 0Stoke City (EPL)
Last Five Matches Southampton :15/09/13 Southampton 0 – 0 West Ham United (EPL)
31/08/13 Norwich City 1 – 0 Southampton (EPL)
28/08/13 Barnsley 1 – 5 Southampton (COC)
24/08/13 Southampton 1 – 1 Sunderland (EPL)
17/08/13 West Bromwich Albion 0 – 1Southampton (EPL)

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