Football fans across the country will be eagerly awaiting today’s match between Southampton and Arsenal. This is a battle of two teams that have shared similar fortunes so far this season, with both sides fighting to break into the top half of the table. For those of you who want to stay up to date with every kick of the ball in this crucial game, we’ve got you covered with our live score, head-to-head (H2H) and lineups page on SofaScore! Read on to find out more about what’s in store for the big match today southampton f.c. vs arsenal standings.
Southampton vs Arsenal match preview
1. Southampton vs Arsenal match preview
The Premier League is back this weekend and we have a blockbuster game to look forward to on Sunday as Southampton host Arsenal at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Both teams will be looking to get back to winning ways after disappointing results last time out. Southampton were beaten 2-1 by newly-promoted Norwich City, while Arsenal could only muster a 1-1 draw at home to Watford.
Southampton will be hoping to take advantage of Arsenal’s struggles and pick up their first win of the season, but the Gunners will be determined to get back on track and pick up all three points.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game:
Head to head results and statistics
Southampton and Arsenal have met each other 49 times in the past, with Arsenal winning 26 of those meetings and Southampton winning 11. Here are some other key head-to-head statistics between these two teams:
-Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 meetings with Southampton
-Southampton have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 meetings with Arsenal
-The most recent meeting between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw
Looking at these statistics, it is clear that Arsenal have had the upper hand in recent history, but Southampton have been able to keep things close. This should be an interesting match!
How to watch the match live
To watch the match live, simply head to the SofaScore website and click on the ‘Live Score’ tab. From here, you can select the Southampton vs Arsenal match from the list of upcoming fixtures. Once you have clicked on the match, you will be taken to a new page where you can follow all the latest action as it unfolds.
If you want to watch the match live on TV, then you will need to check your local listings for information on which channel is broadcasting the game in your country. In the UK, for example, the match will be live on BT Sport 1.
As well as following the match live on SofaScore, you can also stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information surrounding Southampton vs Arsenal by following our dedicated Twitter account @SouthamptonFC southampton f.c. vs arsenal standings.
Southampton vs Arsenal lineups
1. Southampton: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Bednarek, Bertrand, Hojbjerg ©, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Redmond, Obafemi, Ings
2. Arsenal: Leno, Tierney, Holding, Luiz ©, Bellerin, Mustafi, Willock Maitland-Niles 82′, Ceballos 54′, Torreira 77′, Xhaka 62′, Pepe
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Substitutes:
Southampton: Gunn N/A , Yoshida N/A , Boufal N/A , Adams N/A , Djenepo N/A
Arsenal: Martinez N/A , Nelson N/A , Ozil N/A
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Scorer:
Southampton: Ings 30′
Arsenal: —
Southampton vs Arsenal live score
1. Southampton vs Arsenal live score
2-1 to the Arsenal! What a match this has been!
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Southampton have really put up a fight but it seems like the Gunners are just too strong for them today. Goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have given Arsenal the lead and they look like they might be able to hang on to it.
Follow all the action with our live updates below!