Kai Havertz, looking for his second goal of the match, which would surely secure three points, has just seen his shot fire into the side-netting.
Arsenal still lead 2-1. Seven minutes of normal time to play.
Raheem Sterling starts his first Premier League match for Arsenal today as the Gunners lock horns with struggling Southampton at the Emirates.
The north Londoners are very much expected to take care of business against a side who sit second bottom in the table without a win from their first six games.
Southampton lost to fellow south coast club AFC Bournemouth last time out while Arsenal defeated Leicester City 4-2 in their most recent top-flight encounter.
Mikel Arteta has named somewhat of a surprising line-up against the Saints with Thomas Partey at right-back and Gabriel Jesus leading the line.
But the big headline is that Sterling has been named in the XI as he looks to cause Russell Martin’s side some problems this afternoon.
Kai Havertz, looking for his second goal of the match, which would surely secure three points, has just seen his shot fire into the side-netting.
Arsenal still lead 2-1. Seven minutes of normal time to play.
Sorry Arsenal fans, I’ve cursed you there. Just as I was saying Arsenal looked in control… there’s a big chance for Southampton.
Tyler Dibbling has just hit the woodwork… it’s not over yet!
It’s fair to say those substitutions from Mikel Arteta have changed the game. Arsenal look in control now and seeking a third. The Saints seem tired.
Bukayo Saka just forced a save out of Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsadale.
ARSENAL HAVE TURNED IT AROUND!
Or have they? We’re set for a VAR check here… and it looks very tight. There’s a chance that goalscorer Gabriel Martinelli was just ahead of the last man.
GOAL GIVEN! There’s millimetres in it… but the goal is allowed to stand and Arsenal take the lead in the 69th minute. The Brazilian has only just come on!
Mikel Arteta decided to bring off Jorginho, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus in the 61st minute.
Mikel Merino, Gabriel Martinelli and and Leandro Trossard all come on.
1-1 here with around 25 minutes of normal time remaining…
ARSENAL ARE LEVEL!
Kai Havertz makes it 1-1. Southampton’s lead lasted just three minutes!
Really good finish from the Germany international off the left-hand post.
SOUTHAMPTON TAKE THE LEAD!
The Emirates falls into a dramatic silence but the away section is going crazy as Southampton – who haven’t won a game this season – take the lead in the 55th minute thanks to Cameron Archer.
That wasn’t in the script for the Gunners…
Gabriel Jesus curls an effort just wide before Tyler Dibbling easily goes past Riccardo Calafiori, with his deflected cross poked narrowly over by Saints star Mateus Fernandes.
Southampton nearly took a shock lead there!
It’s 0-0 at half-time. Arsenal started the match so brightly, and it felt like it was only a matter of time before they took the lead.
Southampton, though, grew into the game, and have frustrated the home side with some impressive defending.
Massive second half coming up… Don’t go anywhere!
Thomas Partey tests his former teammate Aaron Ramsdale from the edge of the area, with Gabriel Jesus then denied on the follow-up. Still 0-0.
Jorginho just went close – with his shot from Bukayo Saka’s half-cleared delivery going narrowly wide of Aaron Ramsdale’s far post.
There has been some frustrations in the home crowd that Arsenal are struggling to break down the Southampton defence.
Meanwhile, Saints’ Tyler Dibling has been shown the third yellow card of the match.
Make that two yellow cards for Southampton… Jan Bednarek has been booked for pulling back Kai Havertz.
It’s still 0-0 here. Arsenal enjoyed a quick start, but things have slowed down.
Fulham’s lead against Arsenal’s Premier League title rivals Manchester City did not last long.
It’s already 1-1 at the Etihad with Mateo Kovacic levelling things up for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Saints have been forced into an early first-half substitution with Ross Stewart picking up an injury and being replaced by Cameron Archer.
Big goal over at the Etihad…
Arsenal’s Premier League title rivals Manchester City have just gone 1-0 down at home to Fulham!
Southampton test David Raya with a tame shot straight at him from Kyle Walker-Peters.
Walker-Peters has also just been booked – the first yellow card of the game – for a clumsy late challenge on Bukayo Saka.
24 minutes in. Still 0-0. Arsenal still on top, but the Saints are looking a little more settled.
This is very much men against boys so far…
Arsenal are dominating the possession and chances inside the opening 15 minutes in north London.
Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Jorginho, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Sterling, Jesus
Arsenal vs Southampton kicked off at 3pm on Saturday, October 5.
Given the 3pm kick-off slot, the match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
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