Hasenhuttl secures his first win as Southampton manager as Saints manage to when a thriller thanks to three headed goals.
Whenever a big six side come into St. Mary’s the atmosphere and energy in the stadium are always a little more palpable and today was no different. Arsenal came in riding a 22-unbeaten streak looking to make it 23, but they ran into a Southampton side that have a new lease on life.
All week long, Saint Supporters heard the reports from the training ground. That it was more intense, the players were showing more desire, that Ralph Hasenhuttl will be the one to save this club. Today, the reports were proven right.
They players came flying out of the gates. Pressing Arsenal hard, forcing them to spend way too much time passing around their own half and making good use of the ball when they were able to get on it.
Arsenal, did not have their best match today. They were shorthanded due to a mixture of injuries and suspension but that should not take anything away from the performance the Saints put in today. The Hasenhuttl era has begun and now they look ahead to Huddersfield next week. But first, here are the player ratings for the victorious Saints.