Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Southampton
That said, Southampton have shown they can grind out a result when conditions allow — as Manchester City discovered earlier in the season when they failed to find the net against the league’s lowest-ranked side. Arsenal would also do well to recall their slip-up against Southampton in April 2023, which contributed to Southampton’s relegation. Despite leading 3:1 in the 87th minute, they conceded twice and dropped two vital points — a result that ultimately harmed their title challenge against Manchester City.
Arsenal
Arsenal have stumbled again in the closing stages of this campaign: a draw with Crystal Palace, a home loss to Bournemouth, and a draw against Liverpool. In the latter case, the point was a decent outcome. But only when the pressure peaked did the squad respond, narrowly edging past fellow Champions League contenders Newcastle United.
Southampton vs Arsenal Prediction
In recent weeks, it's fair to assume Mikel Arteta has addressed the situation with his players — and we expect Arsenal to avoid any further slip-ups. To secure the result comfortably, they should be aiming for a victory by at least a two-goal margin.
