Hello and welcome to Eurosport's live coverage of this afternoon's Premier League encounter between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium. I'm Ethan Van Ristell and I'll be providing the updates for you today. Team news is on the way shortly!
Premier League / Matchday 16
Emirates Stadium / 11.12.2021
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- A. Lacazette(21')
- M. Ødegaard(27')
- Gabriel(62')
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Updated 11/12/2021 at 16:58 GMT
17'
Bukayo Saka is booked after clipping Kyle Walker-Peters just outside the 18-yard box. Free-kick for Southampton in a dangerous position.
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B. Saka
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14'
Xhaka pings a ball out wide for Martinelli, who drives forward on the left. The winger's attempted cross is blocked by Livramento for an Arsenal corner.
The Southampton defender has picked up a knock in the aftermath of that and receives some treatment on the sidelines.
11'
Saints have a free-kick from around 25-yards out.
Ward-Prowse hits it and Ramsdale makes the save at his near post. Corner Southampton.
9'
The ball finds Broja in a pocket, and the Albanian almost puts Armstrong clean through but his forward pass is cut out.
Partey is looking quite isolated in the centre of the pitch, and that is creating space for Saints to make the most of.
7'
Southampton creating chances here!
Armstrong gets past Ben White and aims a shot at the near post corner but Ramsdale makes a good save!
6'
Tella found well in a pocket of space in the centre but his effort is straight at Ramsdale.
Shortly after, he puts through Armstrong after a touch of sloppiness from Arsenal's back line to give the ball away, but the striker's effort cannons off Ben White and it goes out for a corner.
5'
Saints are living dangerously in defence - Arsenal clearly pressing very high.
4'
The ball is cleared by Arsenal.
3'
Gabriel is booked within three minutes after a silly challenge on Broja. Saints free-kick with Ward-Prowse standing over it.
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2'
Southampton are sloppy in their third of the pitch and give the all away to the hosts - Saka carries the ball on the right channel aiming to centre it but he runs out of play and it is a Saints goal kick.
1'
KICK-OFF - We're underway here at the Emirates!
14:55
The Gunners are modelling their new retro training gear this afternoon...
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14:50
⚠️ Here's your TEN minute warning as kick-off approaches!
14:45
We also have live updates of Liverpool's clash against Aston Villa right here! Steven Gerrard returns to Anfield in what could be an emotional afternoon for the Villa boss.
14:43
Aaron Ramsdale once again starts in goal for the Gunners this afternoon.
The stopper has conceded nine goals in his last four appearances for Arsenal...
14:40
As for the historic head-to-head record between the sides, the Gunners edge it with 52 wins, compared to 22 for the Saints.
However, in their last two matches against Southampton at home, Arsenal have been held to a draw on both occasions.
14:35
Southampton have also not had it all their own way in recent weeks, as the Saints have not won in the league since the 5th November - a run stretching four games (2L, 2D).
Ralph Hasenhuttl's side come off the back of a 1-1 draw against Brighton last time out - a win today could move the Saints up to 13th.
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14:28
A big, big game for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal today. The Gunners boss will be feeling the pressure after three defeats in four Premier League games, including a 2-1 loss to Everton last time out at Goodison Park.
Arteta has made quite a bold call this afternoon with an unchanged lineup.
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14:22
Southampton: Caballero, Livramento, Stephens, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Redmond, Tella, A. Armstrong, Broja. Subs: Lewis, Valery, Lyanco, Perraud, Smallbone, Djenepo, Walcott, Elyounoussi, Long
14:20
TEAM NEWS:
Arsenal: Ramsdale, Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney, Partey, Xhaka, Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli, Lacazette. Subs: Okonkwo, Holding, Cedric, Tavares, Lokonga, Maitland-Niles, Smith Rowe, Pepe, Nketiah