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