Arsenal vs Southampton: How both teams could line up tonight

By Marc Walker | Dec 16, 2020

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Nathan Redmond of Southampton celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 3-0 during the Premier League match between Southampton and Sheffield United at St Mary's Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Southampton, England. A limited number of spectators (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images) /

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Southampton’s English midfielder James Ward-Prowse (L) (Photo by MIKE HEWITT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Southampton travel to North London this evening and will be looking to make it three straight wins in the Premier League when they face Arsenal.

Sitting in fourth position in the table, Saints have enjoyed their start to the 2020/21 season. On the other hand, Arsenal have struggled to put meaningful performances together and sit 15th currently.

Meetings between these two sides were entertaining affairs last season but it was Arsenal who would take most points after a draw at the Emirates and a win for Mikel Arteta’s men at St Mary’s.

Things are looking very different for these two clubs right now and fans will be wondering what sort of game will play out at 6pm UK time today.

With full fitness and superb form currently, the Saints team basically picks itself. But here is how they and Arsenal could line up tonight with some potential changes: