Arsenal vs Southampton: Premier League

Arsenal vs Southampton: Premier League – Saints Player Ratings

By Erik Franzo | Dec 16, 2020

Southampton's English midfielder Theo Walcott (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Southampton's English defender Kyle Walker-Peters (C) and Southampton's English midfielder Che Adams during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 16, 2020. (Photo by PETER CZIBORRA / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PETER CZIBORRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Theo Walcott of Southampton (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

James Ward-Prowse, Centre-Midfielder – 9

A couple of huge first half interceptions which could go unnoticed. In the 40th minute specifically, he covered for his back line which would have led to a 3 man Arsenal break. His set pieces were quality and asked questions as always, but he probably should have scored when Djenepo set him up from 10 yards.

Oriol Romeu, Centre-Midfielder – 9

A couple of rondo passes in first half stoppage time is something every fan should go back and see. King of possession and nearly got his second assist in two games with a chip to Redmond. Not asked to do much, but pass after the red card.

Stuart Armstrong, Attacking-Midfielder – 5

A couple of early giveaways are becoming a worrying pattern of behavior. The timing of the turnovers tax the entire team as well as they often came with the players in transition. Two driving runs of note, but could not muster a shot and his volleys on second balls from attacking corner kicks were hilariously bad.

Theo Walcott, Attacking-Midfielder – 9

Drifted in behind Danny Ings when the striker dropped for the ball creating an early, in-behind threat. Kept pushing the Arsenal back line and was gifted a beauty of a pass from Che Adams before chipping Leno. Was really good in defense today, albeit being a step late to challenge Saka before he broke through for the equaliser.