Arsenal vs Southampton confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixture

Arsenal take on Southampton hoping to rebound from dropping points against West Ham (Getty Images)

Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing result against West Ham as they take on relegation threatened Southampton.

Mikel Arteta’s side saw their title hopes dented as they let a two-goal lead slip at the London Stadium on Sunday.

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It means that Arsenal cannot, in all likelihood, afford to drop more points with a major midweek meeting with Manchester City on Wednesday 26 April fast approaching.

For Southampton, however, the outlook is rather more bleak, with the club bottom of the Premier League and needing a dramatic turnaround in on-field fortunes to preserve their place in the top flight.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Arsenal vs Southampton?

Arsenal vs Southampton is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Friday 21 April at the Emirates Stadium in London.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage from 7pm. Subscribers can stream the encounter via Sky Go.

Confirmed line-ups

Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey; Saka, Vieira, Martinelli; Jesus.

Southampton XI: Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud; Walcott, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, Elyounoussi; A Armstrong, Alcaraz

Odds

Arsenal win 1/5

Draw 67/10

Southampton win 16/1

Prediction

Arsenal keep their title chase alive with a confidence restoring victory. Arsenal 3-1 Southampton