Southampton vs Arsenal: Team News And Match Stats

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Che Adams of Southampton is challenged by Rob Holding of Arsenal during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC on January 23, 2021 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Southampton will welcome Arsenal at the St Mary’s Stadium in yet another wonderful English premier league fixture. Both teams are looking for a win in today’s match in order to move closer to the top four spot.

Southampton are currently sitted at 10th place in the English premier league table with Arsenal just below the Saints at 11th place. Southampton still have one match at hand.

Southampton knocked Arsenal out of the Emirates FA cup fourth round after a 1-0 victory, kyle walker-peters got his shot deflected by Gabriel. Southampton held on to their lead and proceeded to the next stage of the competition.

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TEAM NEWS

Hosts Southampton will be without defenders Ryan Bertrand and Kyle Walker-Peters due to suspension and injury respectively.

But Nathan Redmond is fit again and will be on the bench against Arsenal.

Gunners forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be unavailable again for “personal family reasons” after missing the FA Cup loss to the Saints.

Mikel Arteta could also be without left-back Kieran Tierney, who has a calf problem.