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Arsenal have the chance to go seven points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table when they host basement boys Southampton on Friday night. Mikel Arteta’s side have the opportunity to extend their lead over their rivals, while the Saints are desperate for points in their fight for survival. With both teams in need of a win, Mirror Football brings you all you need to know ahead of a crucial clash at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal's clash with Southampton will kick off at 8pm on Friday 21 April at the Emirates Stadium. The reverse fixture came in October, with Arsenal being held to a 1-1 draw at St Mary's. Granit Xhaka had given the Gunners an early lead, but Stuart Armstrong finished off a flowing team move to equalise with 15 minutes remaining. There have been 105 meetings between the two sides since they first played each other in 1927. Arsenal have won 29 times, with Southampton victorious on 23 occasions and the 53 other meetings ending in a draw.
How to watch Arsenal vs Southampton?
Southampton's visit to Arsenal will be screened live on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage on both channels begins at 7pm and will run until 10.45pm.
Match odds
Arsenal vs Southampton odds from Betfred: Arsenal - 1/6 Draw - 13/2 Southampton - 14/1 *odds subject to change. Bet £10 on Arsenal vs Southampton and you will qualify for an incredible £40 worth of bonuses from Betfred! 18+, new UK customers only, T&Cs apply.
Team news
Oleksandr Zinchenko is again a doubt for Arsenal, with the Ukranian international nursing a groin injury. William Saliba has been ruled out with a back issue, which is taking longer than expected to heal. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny remain long-term absentees for Mikel Arteta. Meanwhile, Ainsley Maitland-Niles is unavailable for Southampton as he is on loan from the Gunners. Mislav Orsic may be back in contention, but Che Adams, Mohammed Salisu and Juan Larios are all still sidelined. Friday's game may also come too soon for Tino Livramento, who is still recovering form the ACL rupture he suffered in a draw against Brighton in April 2022.
Arsenal have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they host Southampton on Friday night, but the Saints are in desperate need of points in their fight for survival. With both teams in need of a win, Mirror Football brings you all you need to know ahead of a crucial clash at the Emirates Stadium. From team news and match odds to how to watch the game, we have all the information you need to make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action.