Southampton: Three reasons Saints can get result against Arsenal

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Unai Emery manager / head coach of Arsenal and Ralph Hasenhuttl manager of Southampton shake hands prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Unai Emery manager / head coach of Arsenal and Ralph Hasenhuttl manager of Southampton shake hands prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Arsenal FC at St Mary's Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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LYON, FRANCE – MAY 16: A detailed view of the trophy ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final between Olympique de Marseille and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stade de Lyon on May 16, 2018 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
LYON, FRANCE – MAY 16: A detailed view of the trophy ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final between Olympique de Marseille and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stade de Lyon on May 16, 2018 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Heavy schedule for Arsenal

Arsenal’s participation in the Europa League has seen them faced with two Round of 32 games against Bate Borisov before they meet Saints.

A 1-0 loss in Belarus last Thursday also means that a number of their big players may start in the second-leg this week.

Gunners boss Unai Emery has two options in going for Champions League qualification via the league or by winning the Europa League.

If he decides that the latter will be prioritised, Saints could face a rotated side on Sunday with a further league game for both side to think about in midweek.