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Arsene Wenger is hoping Arsenal can get back to winning ways in the Premier League against Southampton on Sunday.
The Gunners lost 3-1 at home in a damaging defeat against Manchester United last weekend, but followed that up with a morale-boosting 6-0 Europa League win against BATE Borisov on Thursday night.
Wenger’s men currently sit sixth in the table, and will be hoping to beat Mauricio Pellegrino’s inconsistent Saints on their own turf to boost hopes of a top-four finish.
Southampton host Arsenal at St Mary’s with kick-off scheduled for 12pm on Sunday, December 10.
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Cedric Soares is out due to a hamstring injury suffered in the recent 2-1 loss at Manchester City.
Saints boss Mauricio Pelligrino has no other injury concerns and must decide which of his strikers will be given the nod to lead the line against Arsenal.
Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of Shkodran Mustafi. The defender was forced off early on in last weekend’s defeat to Manchester United and could be out of the St Mary’s clash with a thigh problem.
Santi Cazorla (ankle) is the only other absentee with manager Arsene Wenger set to recall a host of first-team players rested for Thursday’s 6-0 Europa League win over BATE Borisov.
Nathan Redmond could have a spring in his step after what happened with Pep Guardiola last week.
One of the best managers in the business giving you his time and letting you know he values your ability, it can only be beneficial. I do not know a player on the planet who would not feel good after that.
It looked aggressive but it was done with good intent and should have a positive impact on him. Redmond himself has spoken positively about it and I think that was a really good thing.
I fancy Arsenal on Sunday, with the way they have been playing. Some of their attacking play against Manchester United last weekend was outstanding and they were unlucky.
I am not sure Southampton will be able to cause them the same problems United did.
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