The boys take on Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on New Year’s Day.
You can find out more about our opponents below:
Southampton Full name: Southampton Football Club
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Club colours: Red and white striped shirts, black shorts, red socks
Nickname:The Saints
Three facts about Southampton:
- Southampton are without a win in 10 Premier League meetings with the Gunners (D4 L6).
- The last time Saints beat Arsenal was in 2002 when they won 3-2 at St. Mary’s - Dennis Bergkamp and Robert Pires were on target for the Gunners that day.
- Alexis Sanchez has scored in each of the sides’ previous meetings this season, netting the winner in the Premier League fixture at the start of December.
Dusan Tadic SouthamptonSTAR MAN
Dusan Tadic
With Morgan Schneiderlin suspended for this encounter, having been sent off against Chelsea on Sunday, the emphasis will be on Dusan Tadic to provide Southampton’s creativity. The Serbia midfielder has already created 50 chances and provided 166 crosses in 17 games for the Saints this season - 102 more crosses than the second highest player, Ryan Bertrand.
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