Arsenal  shows an intriguing contest as both teams vie for crucial points at St. Mary's Stadium . Southampton enters the match with notable absences, including Taylor Harwood-Bellis due to an ankle injury and Jan Bednarek nursing a knee issue. Additionally, Kyle Walker-Peters may miss out due to illness, significantly impacting their defensive lineup . In contrast, Arsenal's injury woes include William Saliba with a hamstring injury and Jurrien Timber recovering from surgery. However, the return of Kai Havertz and potential inclusion of Ethan Nwaneri could bolster their attacking options .
Mikel Arteta's focus on European success hindered their Premier League title challenge against Liverpool. Securing Champions League qualification with a 1-0 win over Newcastle and a likely third consecutive second-place finish offer some consolation.
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This weekend's match against Southampton, one of the Premier League's worst-ever teams with a meager 12 points, offers a chance for Arsenal to end the season positively. Southampton's relegation was confirmed in April after a dismal season marginally surpassing Derby County's record low.
Kai Havertz, who returned last Sunday after a February absence, is in contention to start. Mikel Merino is available after suspension. Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are likely to feature in what could be their final appearances for the club.
Southampton possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Sugawara, Stephens, Wood; Bree, Smallbone, Downes, Welington; Dibling, Fernandes; Sulemana
Arsenal possible starting lineup: Raya; White, Calafiori, Kiwior, Tierney; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Martinelli
Arsenal's season ends trophyless after their title challenge faltered, primarily due to a lack of clinical finishing. They settle for another second-place league finish, their third in a row.The Gunners' faithful are left wondering what could have been, again. Dominating possession and carving out chances became their trademark, but the crucial killer instinct in front of goal deserted them at the most critical junctures. Summer signings are now expected to focus heavily on addressing this deficiency. Strikers with proven goal-scoring records are being heavily linked, alongside whispers of a renewed emphasis on finishing drills during pre-season. The question remains: can Arsenal finally find the ruthlessness needed to convert their stylish play into tangible silverware, or are they destined for yet another season of beautiful football and ultimately, disappointment?
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