Arsenal vs. Southampton: Opposition threat

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: General view outside the stadium before the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: General view outside the stadium before the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: General view outside the stadium before the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: General view outside the stadium before the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Later today Southampton face the tough task of travelling to the Emirates with an on-form Arsenal side their opponents.

In a couple of hours the Saints will kick-off against the Gunners hoping to cause an upset in their bid for survival.

After the results yesterday, Southampton are now three points adrift of safety despite having as many as two games in hand on some of the teams around them. Sadly, if anything, this just adds to the pressure the Saints are facing.

The Gunners meanwhile don’t have a huge amount left to play for in the league with all their focus now on the European competitions. With that being said, don’t expect the London side to go easy on the Saints this afternoon.

Mark Hughes will however be able to pick from a full squad for the first time, meaning Maya Yoshida and Steven Davis could both return whilst Charlie Austin will likely start up top.

But who are the home side’s biggest threats ahead of the match at the Emirates?