Southampton: Three reasons Saints can get result against Arsenal

By Marc Walker | Feb 18, 2019

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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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 16: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton celebrates his sides third goal during 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) /

Hasenhuttl already has one up on Emery

The perfect home debut came for Ralph Hasenhuttl back in December with a 3-2 victory over Arsenal.

High intensity football is key to the Austrian’s style and that proved difficult for Unai Emery’s side to deal with on the day.

Whilst it will be different playing away from home, this type of performance needs to be replicated if Saints are to get anything on Sunday.

They will have had a lot more time than Arsenal to work on preparations for this game and could also take advantage of the period they have had without a game in comparison to their opponents.