Only three days since Arsenal teetered on the brink of their first mini-crisis of the season, Unai Emery’s side suddenly find themselves back where they want to be. Thursday’s squashing of Bate Borisov guaranteed their progress in Europa League, and this routine victory over Southampton returned them to the holy land that is the Premier League’s top four. Champions League qualification is the primary objective for Emery this season and, as we approach the start of spring, Arsenal are right in the hunt for it. Chelsea have a game in hand, it should be said, but their struggles in the league look ever-more pronounced when compared to the relative smoothness of this victory for Arsenal. Early strikes from Alexandre Lacazette and Henrikh Mkhitaryan did the trick, with Arsenal producing one of their most encouraging first-half performances of the season. Some of the football in those opening 45 minutes was among the best the Emirates has seen under Emery. Arsenal were … [Read more...] about Arsenal stroll past struggling Southampton to climb into top four
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Arsenal vs Southampton, Premier League: live score and latest updates
24 February 2019 • 1:07pm Arsenal's most unsung player? Granit Xhaka - the man pushing Unai Emery's side forward The race for fourth: An analysis of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United's credentials Auto update On Off 1:07PM Team news! Here's the Arsenal lineup: ✅ One hour until #ARSSOU— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 24, 2019 And here's the fresh legs of Southampton, who appear to have forgotten to include a striker: Here's how #SaintsFC line-up to take on #Arsenal this afternoon in the #PL: pic.twitter.com/qCgYrGAdnz— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 24, 2019 12:51PM Arsenaly? Arsenal's last nine matches:— Sam Dean (@SamJDean) February 24, 2019 Good omens for the Saints, at least. 12:38PM The Other Game Today, on this Superest of Super Sundays, Arsenal find themselves rather pushed down the bill. While Manchester United vs Liverpool, and then the Carabao … [Read more...] about Arsenal vs Southampton, Premier League: live score and latest updates
Irish striker Obafemi signs three-and-a-half year deal with Southampton
Irish striker Michael Obafemi has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Southampton FC, the club has announced.This afternoon, the 18-year-old Academy graduate penned the deal which commits him to the club until 2022. Obafemi made his senior debut for the Southampton in January of this year at the age of 17 - making him the second-youngest player to feature for the club in the Premier League.Speaking this afternoon, Obafemi said: “It's a good day. I'm happy that it's done and now I'm looking to move forward.“I'm determined to show the fans and everyone at the club why I've been given a three-and-a-half-year deal.”The prolific scorer has established himself as an important part of the first-team squad under new manager Ralph Hasenhüttl."Young players like Michael represent a big part of the future of Southampton, so this is an important day for him and also for the club," said Hasenhüttl."Already, he has shown to me he can have a big impact in our … [Read more...] about Irish striker Obafemi signs three-and-a-half year deal with Southampton
Two Southampton Fans Detained for Mocking Sala’s Death With ‘Airplane Taunts’
A video has emerged online from Southampton's Saturday Premier League 1-2 home game against the Welsh side. A man in the home sector appeared to be mocking the death of footballer Emiliano Sala, making what looks like airplane gestures towards Cardiff supporters. While there was only one man doing the gestures in the video, Southampton FC confirmed that two fans were detained and probed by police during the game. "The club will continue to work with Hampshire Police to identify any individuals deemed to have made indecent gestures towards Cardiff supporters," it pledged in a statement. The video triggered torrents of outrage, with many demanding the toughest punishment a football fan can get. Should be banned for life. — Kai (@xKaiRobinson) 9 февраля 2019 г. Looks like the steward caught up to him hope he’s banned … [Read more...] about Two Southampton Fans Detained for Mocking Sala’s Death With ‘Airplane Taunts’
Southampton fan appears to mock Emiliano Sala’s death in sick gesture
Video footage has emerged tonight appearing to show a Southampton fan taunting Cardiff City supporters about the death of Emiliano Sala. The incident, which was caught on video by a Cardiff fan during Saturday's game, appears to show the fan making an aeroplane gesture towards the 3,000 supporters in the packed away end at St Mary's - seemingly making reference to the tragic death of the Argentine striker. He then appears to be approached by a steward before the video cuts out. It has now emerged two men were detained by police and had their details taken. A Hampshire Police tweet said: "Sad to say more than one arrest today of Saints fans for appalling gestures towards Cardiff fans. We will be working closely with Southampton FC to prevent this behaviour at football." We have removed the audio from the video due to strong language from infuriated Cardiff supporters who witnessed what happened. The incident has sparked an angry reaction from City fans, including Welsh AM Neil McEvoy, … [Read more...] about Southampton fan appears to mock Emiliano Sala’s death in sick gesture