Southampton vs Arsenal
English Premier League
Date: Wednesday, 10th May 2017
Kick off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium.
Arsenal will be hoping to keep their slender hopes of a top-four finish alive in the Premier League on Wednesday when they visit Southampton for what is a crucial encounter.
A 2-0 victory for the Gunners against Manchester United on Sunday kept them in touch with the scrap for UEFA Champions League qualification places. The victory means Arsenal are seven points back on third-placed Liverpool having played two games fewer.
The reason the Reds are looking over their shoulder is because they were held by Saints at Anfield on Sunday. Claude Puel's side evidently remain sharp and determined at this point in the campaign despite being marooned in mid-table.
Here's a look ahead to the showdown at St Mary's Stadium, including the key viewing details and the latest team news for both sides.
Southampton
The Saints have been miles away from their best shape in the last couple of weeks. The team led by Claude Puel is winless in last four Premier League outings which kind of ruined a generally decent campaign they have had so far in the season.
On the bright side, the improvements in the back line could have clearly been noticed in the last two fixtures as the Saints kept consecutive clean sheets against Hull City and Liverpool in the last two rounds.
Arsenal
Arsene Wenger finally managed to celebrate his first ever win over Jose Mourinho in a highly important game for Arsenal.
The Gunners thus kept chances of making it to the top four at the end of the season, but three points from St. Mary’s are simply a must for the team.
Te victory would see Arsenal narrowing the gap to man City to three points ahead of three final games of the season.
Southampton vs Arsenal: Head to head
The Saints will be hoping to get the revenge for a painful 0-5 defeat from late January this year in the FA Cup.
Theo Walcott bagged a hat-trick, while Danny Welbeck (who was on target against Man United this weekend) scored a brace.
The Saints were more successful from the League Cup encounter, while Arsenal took a 2-1 win in Premier League’s clash at The Emirates.
Southampton vs Arsenal: Prediction
The match will have a much greater significance for the visitors who will also come in the game in a better mood.
This will be enough for us to go with the away win as the top betting call. We’ll also take Danny Welbeck to score anytime at 8/5.
Southampton vs Arsenal: Bet Tips
The first bet will be Arsenal to win at the odds of 23/20.
The second pick is Danny Welbeck to score anytime at 8/5.
