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Granit Xhaka scored a superb early goal but Premier League leaders Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton on Sunday as Stuart Armstrong netted a deserved second-half equaliser for the home side.
The result moved Arsenal to 28 points from 11 games, two ahead of second-placed Manchester City, while Southampton are 15th with 12 points from 12 games.
The visitors looked untouchable in the opening 15 minutes as they launched wave after wave of attacks on the home goal, and were rewarded with an excellent opener from Xhaka, who also netted their winner in the midweek Europa League win over PSV Eindhoven.
Bukayo Saka’s flick set right-back Ben White away down the right flank and his cross was thundered into the roof of the net by Xhaka.
Southampton will have been relieved to be only 1-0 down at the break, but were much brighter in the second period and were deserving of their equaliser, perhaps profiting from an Arsenal side who looked increasingly weary from their midweek exertions.
A quick counter-attack on 65 minutes drew reward when Mohamed Elyounoussi slipped the ball into the path of Armstrong, who was composed with his finish past goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
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Southampton vs Arsenal
Arsenal stay in top spot, two points clear of Manchester City. They couldn't extend their winning run, but they are unbeaten in nine outings. They travel to PSV next time out in the Europa League. Southampton drop to 15th due to Aston Villa's win, but they're now unbeaten in three games. They face Crystal Palace next weekend.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Arsenal draw their first game this season after Southampton held them to a 1-1 draw. The Gunners made a bright start to the game and led after just 11 minutes when Xhaka fired into the roof of the net from close range. Bazunu also made some great saves to deny Xhaka and Jesus. Southampton were the better side in the second half though, and Stuart Armstrong coolly slotted home to earn them a deserved point.
Southampton vs Arsenal
Arsenal have a late chance to put it in the box through Partey's long throw-in and Gabriel does get his head on it at the near post, but he can only flick his header over the bar.
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