PL: Arsenal v Southampton | April 8, 2018 14:15 BST | Sky Sports

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Southampton's PL form since beating Everton on November 26:

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Andre Marriner

Team News:

 

[MutableEarth]

Mhkitaryan's injury is unfortunate.

Iwobi was somewhat encouraging in his cameo last night but he's become really poor in the final 3rd. I would start Nelson ahead of him but Nelson has not been in magnificent form himself. I would still prefer Nelson as he might prove to be better in the final third but I hope Iwobi plays himself into some type of form.

We could see 3 in midfield with Özil and Iwobi behind Auba though. I wouldn't mind that too much. Intrigued to see how we go into this match given there is almost nothing at stake.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Southampton form means it is perfect time for Charity FC to show up!

 

[krengon]

I’d start Laca and Auba together. Perfect time to see if it can work/ find a way to make it work.

 

[Mitch]

I hope we rest a few players. Play a defence of AMN, Chambers, Holding and Kola. Start Özil and Ramsey though, their beaming with confidence at the moment and let them continue this form.

 

[Penn_]

Would like to see Lacazette and Auba start together but not really much point risking our only EL striker.

 

[Mitch]

This is the perfect match to experiment starting 2 up top to see if the Laca and PEA partnership can work together.

 

[A_G]

Not sure if Lacazette can start a few days after his first start since January 30.

 

[mavelous]

Mhkitaryan's injury is unfortunate.

Iwobi was somewhat encouraging in his cameo last night but he's become really poor in the final 3rd. I would start Nelson ahead of him but Nelson has not been in magnificent form himself. I would still prefer Nelson as he might prove to be better in the final third but I hope Iwobi plays himself into some type of form.

We could see 3 in midfield with Özil and Iwobi behind Auba though. I wouldn't mind that too much. Intrigued to see how we go into this match given there is almost nothing at stake.

i would like Iwobi to be tested in a 3-man flat CM structure, with a trio of Özil, Laca and Auba further up.

Also, agree with playing AMN and Kola at fullback positions. Talent wise they are theoretically no worse than the starters, I'd like them to gain some form and confidence in their positions - plus they offer something different to each respective starter, bellerin and nacho.

 

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Iwobi on, telly off

 

[Beany]

Iwobi on, telly off

He'll probably rather come round to your house and turn the telly off, rather than take a shot.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

Nothing better than smashing a Mark Hughes team. I still remember his celebration when that flop Jese scored against us. After the game he proceeded to say Jess was an “elite player.” Im not even sure he’s scored since .

Really unfortunate that Mkhitaryan got injured. He’s perfect for the way we play, moves the ball quickly and his short passes in the final third are always on point. We’ll miss him.

That said Iwobi did very well when he came on last night, half bottled his chance but a good cameo none the less. This is a good game for him to try and get his confidence up.

5-0 to us.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

I'll take another boring 3-0

 

[Mrs Bergkamp]

They've got results notably against us,Utd and Sp**s looking at the table above. They've been a bit of a bogey team for us so it would be nice to beat them easily gor a change.

 

[Preacher]

I miss Arsenal games on Saturday's.

 

[Notorious Big]

Another team that should go down is Soton.Beat these boring wankers.

 

[IslingtonBornandbred]

Whose this bloke in training yesterday?

Looks like a competition winner or a kid they found walking to school in the morning and asked if he wanted a game

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[MutableEarth]

Whose this bloke in training yesterday?

Looks like a competition winner or a kid they found walking to school in the morning and asked if he wanted a game

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I'm 90 per cent certain that it's Matt Smith, U18 midfielder.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

I'm 90 per cent certain that it's Matt Smith, U18 midfielder.

Good for him really! Not the stand out or the star talent in u-18 but its him and one other (can't really remember his name) who have complement our stars in u-18 very well this season!

 

[MutableEarth]

Good for him really! Not the stand out or the star talent in u-18 but its him and one other (can't really remember his name) who have complement our stars in u-18 very well this season!

Yeah, Smith and Robbie Burton. Both unsung players in this group. Think they'll have good careers.