
Date: Saturday 11th December, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm
Stadium Emirates Stadium
Referee Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
Arsenal
Arsenal welcomed Granit Xhaka back to the team way ahead of schedule in the Everton defeat, and Gabriel Martinelli has been passed fit despite a recent injury scare.
Sead Kolasinac remains on the sidelines, while second-choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno remains a doubt, but Arteta is hopeful of welcoming Emile Smith Rowe back to the team after he missed the game at Goodison Park.
Nketiah, Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette all failed to impress on Merseyside, but the Gunners captain will expect to be reinstated to the first XI here after being dropped last time out.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Aubameyang
Southampton
As for Southampton, Oriol Romeu and Mohamed Salisu will both miss out due to suspension, with Ibrahima Diallo and Jack Stephens ready to deputise for the pair at the Emirates.
Stuart Armstrong and Jan Bednarek continue to struggle with calf problems, and with Fraser Forster and Alex McCarthy both out of contention, new signing Willy Caballero - at the ripe old age of 40 - ought to make his debut for the club here.
Theo Walcott will likely have to settle for a bench role against his former club, and Che Adams picked up a recent knock in training, which could see Adam Armstrong partner Broja up top.
Southampton possible starting lineup:
Caballero; Livramento, Lyanco, Stephens, Walker-Peters; Redmond, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Elyounoussi; A. Armstrong, Broja
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Southampton
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