Playing with a squad that lacks many key players due to rest, Arsenal were not left behind by the away team Southampton.
The "Gunners" put the game under control right from the start. However, when everything was under control, they unexpectedly conceded a goal. From the away team's not-so-dangerous cross, goalkeeper Cech and center back Mustafi gave up their heads and seized the opportunity, Long from Soton gently put the ball into the net, opening the score in the 17th minute.
Soton's lead only lasted 12 minutes. In the 29th minute, from a "Arsenal-style" combination, the ball only needed 3 touches from Iwobi's feet, Welbeck and Aubameyang were caught in the opponent's net.
Welbeck also scored just nine minutes later after assisting his teammate. still a pass from Iwobi, the former M.U striker dribbled the balliaiely, launching a strong shot from outside the penalty area. Unfortunately for Southampton goalkeeper McCarthy, the ball hit a defender's foot and flew straight into the net. 2-1 was the score of the first 45 minutes.
In the first 30 minutes of the second half, despite many substitutions, both Arsenal and Southampton could not find a way into the opponent's net. The drama was pushed up in the 77th minute when the away team unexpectedly scored an equalizer. Soton's center forward - Austin came on as a substitute to receive a cross from Soares, cushioned the ball close to the goal, holding on to the hope of getting points for the home team.
However, Austin's joy was short-lived. Just 4 minutes later, on a miraculous day, Welbeck continued to score. The English striker jumped high and headed the balliaiely, setting the score at 3-2. In the final minutes, the match showed signs of heating up as Stephens (Soton) and Elneny (Arsenal) shared a red card each after a fight.
Winning 3-2, Arsenal is still stuck in 6th place, 13 points behind 4th-placed Tottenham. Southampton's defeat left them struggling on the path to relegation with only 28 points, ranking 18th after 32 rounds.
