The Big Preview: Arsenal vs Southampton

The signings of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez should ease some of the pressure on Arsene Wenger. Mustafi has been earmarked to partner Laurent Koscielny at centre-back, but it's not so clear whether Perez's future lies at centre-forward or on the flank.

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Southampton have not got off to the best of starts under Claude Puel. They will be expecting a lot from Nathan Redmond and fellow summer signing Sofiane Boufal, although the latter arrives short of full fitness.

With the top three off to perfect starts and already looking impressive, Arsenal need to put together a winning run just to stay in contention.

They cannot afford to drop points at home - even against a Southampton side that has finished seventh and sixth in the last two seasons.

The Last 5 - Arsenal

Premier League - Watford 1-3 Arsenal

Premier League - Leicester 0-0 Arsenal

Premier League - Arsenal 3-4 Liverpool

Premier League - Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa

Premier League - Man City 2-2 Arsenal

The Last 5 - Southampton

Premier League - Southampton 1-1 Sunderland
Premier League - Man Utd 2-0 Southampton
Premier League - Southampton 1-1 Watford
Premier League - Southampton 4-1 Crystal Palace
Premier League - Tottenham 1-2 Southampton

Stat Attack

- The Gunners have won just one of their last six meetings with Southampton in all competitions (D2 L3), 1-0 back in December 2014.

- Saints have scored just one goal in four Premier League visits to the Emirates, failing to score in the last three.

- Arsenal haven't lost in 21 home league games against Southampton (W15 D6), last losing back in November 1987 (0-1, thanks to Danny Wallace's goal).

Teams News - Arsenal

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi could make his debut, with fellow new signing Lucas Perez also available.

Alexis Sanchez will be assessed on his return from international action, while Per Mertesacker, Gabriel and Aaron Ramsey are out but Alex Iwobi is fit.

Teams News - Southampton

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster is available despite withdrawing from England duty with an arm injury.

Left-back Ryan Bertrand could make his comeback from a knee problem, but Jeremy Pied remains sidelined.

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