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| 29' L. Koscielny 90'+4' Santi Cazorla 2 |
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| 18' P. Čech (OG1 - 1 Southampton 1 |
Arsenal vs Southampton Live Score and Commentary
Arsenal managed to grab all three points in stoppage time with a Santi Cazorla penalty. An unfortunate Petr Cech own goal had given Southampton the lead when the Czech goalkeeper tried to keep out Dusan Tadic's free-kick. ButLaurent Koscielny, captaining the side on his birthday, had equalised in the first half with a bicycle kick. The result sees Arsenal claim their second win of the season and move up to fifth for the time being. Meanwhile, Southampton are yet to win a game this season and are still struggling in the relegation zone with just two points from four games.
FULL TIME! Arsenal hold on !96':
We're past added on time and Arsenal are defending desperately now. Santi Cazorla sends Forster to his left and findsthe back of the net! 2-1 to Arsenal!
GOOOAAALLL!!!
Cazorla will take the penalty for Arsenal... Olivier Giroud is fouled by Jose Fonte who pulled his shirt and brought him down. Meanwhile, Koscielny is down on the turf following the melee in the box during the corner. Replays showed he got a boot to his face and he's been cut just below the eye.
PENALTY TO ARSENAL!90':
Arsenal have a corner and Cazorla manages to put the ball into the danger area but Southampton clear.89': Ozil sends in another lethal cross but Forster is simply unbeatable in the air as he calmly collects yet another ball. Wenger is frustrated on the sidelines.
85': Girooouuddd... JUST WIDE! To be fair, that was a very tough angle. Cazorla's cross into thebox sees the French striker attempt a diving header that flies inches wide of the post from a narrow angle.
84': Southampton have come alive all of a sudden. Cech just about manages to keep a shot out and then kicks away the rebound shot from Long. He concedes a corner kick but the Saints fail to make any good use of it, sending itwide.
81': Arsenal win a free-kick just outside the boxafter Alexis is fouled. Cazorla takes it with his right foot and tries to curl it towards the far post. But Forster is up to the task andcomfortably catches the ball.
80': SUBSTITUTION!
Southampton make a change and Dusan Tadic is replaced by James Ward-Prowse.79': Nachoooo... MISS! Another counter-attack sees Nacho Monreal find himself in space to get on a loose ball. But the full-back tries to shoot with his left foot and flashes it wide. 76': Arsenal throw away a chance! The ball is given away to Alexis who releases Cazorla on the right. His shot is blocked and loops over to the far post where Olivier Giroud was all set to pull the trigger before slipping on the turf.
75': SUBSTITUTION!
Arsene Wenger makes his third and final sub as Theo Walcott is replaced by the young Alex Iwobi. He has 15 minutes to get a second goal.71':Redmond tries his luck from distance and his shot would have been a goal... In American football. That s
68': ALEXISSSS... IT FLIES OVER! Ozil finds the Arsenal #7 in space with ease and sends him on his way, But he can't keep his shot under thecrossbar. But Forster probably had it covered too.
65': Shane Loooong...IT'S WIDE! A backheel sends Long through on goal and he tries to chipthe onrushing Cech. But the ball goes harmlessly wide of the far post.
62': SUBSTITUTION!
That's the end of Lucas Perez's debut as he is replaced byOlivier Giroud. Meanwhile, the Ox gives way toAlexis Sanchez. Wenger needs these three points andthe Gunners have half an hour to get another goal at least.61': Bellerinnnn... MISSES! A wild shot from the right side of the box sees a fierce shot fizz just wide of the far post.
59': Southampton crowd out another Arsenal attack and counter. But look who sprints back to make an interception. Not Koscielny, not Coquelin - it's Cazorla!
57': Yet another counter-attack from Arsenal! Cazorla spreads the ball wide before receiving the ball back from Bellerin. He takes his shot first time but it's blocked!
55': Oooh, Arsenal counter in numbers. Walcottfinds Ozil in the centre with a low cross but the German's first touch deserts him and Saints clear.
54': YELLOW CARD! Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster is booked for time wasting. That pretty much tells you the Saints are happy with a point.
51': Southampton are happy to sit back and invite Arsenal to attack. All 11 players are in their own half and the Gunners are trying to break them down.
47':Ox and Lucas have been trying to combine out on the left but the Saints remain steadfast. The two players seem to be in synch - good signs for games in the future?The second half kicks off at the Emirates. Southampton have made a second half substitution. Jay Rodriguez has been replaced by Shane Long. Here's a look at the overhead kick from Koscielny.
HALF-TIME: ARSENAL 1-1 SOUTHAMPTONDusan Tadic's free-kick turned in by Cech gave the Saints a 1-0 lead before Laurent Koscielny'sbicycle kick saw the Gunners equalise.
45':2 minutes of stoppage time added to the end of the first half.
44': Lucas Perez tries to get on the end of a cross from the left. Both he and Virgil van Dijk go for it and that is enough for the defender to make a clearance and get a goal kick via a deflection.
42':Oxlade-Chamberlain... So close! Walcott's cross is expertly brought down by the young Englishman who turns and fires inside the box only to see his shot blocked.
41': Coquelin is living dangerously and is begging for a booking. Just when Southamptonlook to counter after intercepting the ball, the French midfielder launches himself into a tackle to break it up. That was very close to a yellow card.
38': The rain is making it harder for the players to get their passes in. Ozil attempts a through ball from deep inside his half but it's far too heavy and Forster collects before Arsenal can pounce.
35': 10 minutes to go in the first half. Bellerin sends a cross in and both Walcott and Perez almost make contact. Ozil eventually gets the ball but his shot is blocked.
33': Southampton are on the ropes here. Yet another set-piece troubles the Saints in the box.It's all red-and-white at the Emirates now after that goal.
5 - Laurent Koscielny is the 5th Arsenal player to score a Premier League goal on his birthday (Merson, Pires, Benayoun, Cazorla). Returns.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe)September 10, 2016
29': Laurent Koscielny with a bicycle kick! The ball looped up inside the box before the French defender launched himself into the air to make a superb connection and find the back of the net. Talk about celebrating your birthday in style!28': Arsenal have woken up! A series of passesin and around the box sees Ozil set up Nacho Monreal. HIs pass is just about cut out before the Saints clear and concede a corner.
26': YELLOW CARD! Santi Cazorla goes into thebook. not for a foul but for dissent after a call goes the Sanits' way. The Spaniard is not at all impressed.
24': Cazorla's cross goes to the near post and Walcott leaps high (can you believe it?) to get his head on it. But it's no good and doesn't bother Forster at all.
23':Ox gets fouled near the corner flag as two defenders converge on him. Arsenal have a free-kick. Cazorla to take.
21': Lucas Perez's passing reminds one of Ramsey. He tries those audacious flicks and one-touch passes but has not yet made an effective contribution in this game.
20': Mustafi takes the ball forward and even manages to send in a cross from the right. But there's nobody in the box for Arsenal.
18': Dusan Tadic's free-kick is parried on to the crossbar byPetr Cech. But it hits his back off the rebound and creeps in over the line. Very unlucky for the goalkeeper! That will go down as an own goal.
GOOOAAALLL!
16': YELLOW CARD! Nacho Monreal fouls Redmond just outside the box and gets booked.The Saints have a free-kick.
14': Former Southampton academy players Oxlade-Chamberlain and Walcott are struggling on the flank, unable to break through the Saints defence. Arsenal are still not really off the blocks yet and look very disjointed.
10': Santi Cazorla is pulling the strings in midfield. But he really is missing Granit Xhaka who complemented him so well against Watford. Coquelin is not one to risk passes to the attacking players and it's all down to Cazorla to link defence and attack.
8': The Ox and Lucas try a one-two with a couple of back-heels. The former Deportivo striker had the right idea but his pass is intercepted after the Saints crowd him out and isolate him.
6':It's been a cautious start from both sides on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Even Wenger has his jacket on with a massive towel to protect his lap.
4': Southampton are really pressing Arsenal when they lose the ball. Most of the action has been in the Gunners' half so far.
2':Arsenal are playing a 4-4-2 when they don't have the ball, inviting Southampton to make use of the flanks before stopping any attacks around the box.
KICK OFF
Ozil gets things underway for Arsenal - witha backpass from the centre circle. Wow, it is also Lucas Perez's birthday today! Will the Saints spoil the party? The teams are walking out now and Laurent Koscielny is the Arsenal captain today. It's a special day for the defender as he celebrates his 31st birthday today! Southampton have not had it easy at the Emirates. The Saints have scored justone goalthe last four EPL games here. And they have failed to find the net in their last three visits. So deadline day signings Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi make their debuts for Arsenal. Alexis Sanchez, who returned late following international duty, starts on the bench.
Starting XIs are out.
Arsenal starting XI vs Southampton:
Cech, Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Cazorla, Coquelin, Walcott, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain, LucasSouthampton XI vs Arsenal: Forster, Cedric, Clasie, Fonte, Davis, Rodriguez, Tadic, Romeu, Van Dijk, Bertrand, Redmond.
Arsenal vs Southampton - Preview
Arsenal come into the game on the back of their first win in the Premier League against Watford. They lost to Liverpool on the opening day and drew 0-0 against Leicester City before picking up their first three points. The mood is much better at the Emirates with the a forward and a centre-back on deadline day. Southampton's new manager is one Arsene Wenger knows very well. Claude Puel played under him at Monaco.
Arsenal vs Southampton - Team News
New summer signings Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi could make their debuts but coach Arsene Wenger hasn’t confirmedit yet. Youngster Alex Iwobi could make a start after Alexis Sanchez and David Ospina returned late from international duty. Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey is also doubtful.Southampton manager Claude Puel has confirmed that England players Fraser Forster and Ryan Bertrand are both available for selection. But the former Nice boss faces a huge blow after summer signing Jeremy Pied is sidelined for six to nine months.
Arsenal vs Southampton - Live stream and Kickoff.
Venue: Emirates Kickoff time: 10th September 19:30 IST
TV: Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select HD 1Livestream: starsports.com, HotstarArsenal vs Southampton - Probable XIArsenal (4-2-3-1): Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Xhaka, Coquelin; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ozil, Perez; (4-3-3): Forster; Cedric, Fonte, Van Dijk, Targett; Hojbjerg, Ward-Prowse, Davis; Tadic, Redmond, Long
Arsenal vs Southampton - Head-to-head
The Gunners have faced the Saints on 89 occasions, with Arsenal winning 45 of them. Southampton have managed to walk away with a win on 19 occasions.However, at home, Arsenal have won 24 matches out of the 39 meetings.
Arsenal vs Southampton - Form guide
Arsenal:W-W-L-D-WSouthampton:D-W-D-L-D
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