Despite briefly chasing a shock second-half deficit at the Emirates, Arsenal secured a 3-1 victory against Southampton on Saturday afternoon.
Failing to notch a first-half strike despite their dominance, Mikel Arteta’s title contenders then had to go about things the hard way as Cameron Archer opened the scoring in the 55th-minute.
However, while the Emirates might have been briefly silenced, Arsenal completed a quick fire turnaround as Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli ensured the Gunners made a full recovery.
Building on their Champions League success from earlier in the week, England international Bukayo Saka confirmed maximum points late on following Southampton’s error at the back.
While the Gunners might have stayed just a single point behind early leaders Liverpool, Saturday’s guests have collected just a single point from any of their first seven Premier League appearances.
On an afternoon when Arsenal extended on their unbeaten start to the new season, we have taken a look at the key talking points from the Emirates.
Arsenal mount a crucial turnaround
Making a major Champions League statement earlier in the week as they secured a deserved 2-0 victory at home against French giants PSG, Arsenal opened Saturday’s showdown smelling a golden opportunity.
While the Gunners might have briefly been trailing here following Southampton’s shock opener, Arteta’s squad dominated for large spells and successfully avoided what would have been an infamous banana skin in north London.
Although Arsenal might have fallen short last season as they missed out on the chance to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since 2004, Saturday’s hosts are once again regarded as Manchester City’s main threat.
Yet to suffer a single defeat across any competition since opening up the new campaign, Arteta’s title contenders will also be excited by their clinical performances in the final third.
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-10-06 10:35:03
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