Gunners miss chance to move four points clear after being held at St Mary's.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
9' CLOSE! Odegaard's long shot inches wide
10' GOAL! Southampton 0-1 Arsenal (Xhaka)
12' Jesus goes down in the box but ref says no penalty!
24' CLOSE! Jesus' shot hits the net
28' Yellow Card! Saka booked
39' NICE TRY! Martinelli's shot blocked
48' CLOSE! Adam Armstrong misses a good chance
64' GOAL! Southampton 1-1 Arsenal (Armstrong)
79' The ball goes out of bounds first, Odegaard's goal is invalid
88' Yellow Card! Walcott booked
92' Yellow Card! Lyanco booked
Match Report
Arsenal missed the chance to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Southampton came from behind to draw 1-1 at St Mary's.
After Manchester City's 3-1 win over Brighton on Saturday, Arsenal knew only a win would be enough to regain a healthy advantage at the top of the table and they made the perfect start when Granit Xhaka's fine right-footed strike from a Ben White cross put them ahead in the 11th minute.
But despite their dominance in the first half, Arsenal's lead remained a slender one and they were made to pay when Stuart Armstrong's composed finish pulled Southampton level (65).
The result sees the Gunners move two points clear at the top but prevented their winning run from extending to nine games in all competitions. Southampton's mini-revival continues. They are now unbeaten in three matches but stay 15th, three points above the relegation zone.
What's next?
Southampton are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League (kick-off 3pm).
Ralph Hasenhuttl's side then welcome Newcastle to St Mary's on November 6 (kick-off 2pm).
Up next for Arsenal is a trip to PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League on Thursday (kick-off 5.45pm). The Gunners then host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday (kick-off 2pm).
Line-ups
Southampton XI: Armstrong, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Ward-Prowse, Caleta-Car, Adam Armstrong, Perraud, Joe Aribo, Lyanco, I. Diallo, Mohammed Salisu, Gavin Bazunu
Subs: Walcott, McCarthy, Adams, Djenepo, Sékou Mara, Samuel Edozie, Ryan Finnigan, Juan Larios, Lewis Payne
Arsenal XI: Xhaka, Partey, Martin Ødegaard, Jesus, Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Ramsdale, Ben White, Martinelli, William Saliba, Saka
Subs: Cedric, Tierney, Holding, Matt Turner, Nelson, Nketiah, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fábio Vieira, Marquinhos
Pep-Guadiola
383
Whatever you do, don’t let City go top😂😂
OluwatobilobaLyon
237
Arsenal now has 9wins 1draw 1loss, 911. This draw was destined to happen
N0_N0NsENSE
190
Arsenal when they are about to rise 😭😭
Khaleeedd
161
Not exactly pain cause we still top the Table
Abdul1393
156
Arsenal and Southampton today
Nino_Luxury
145
It looks like Gunners are running outta Bullets these days 🤓
Jessegilbert
142
Man city fans after Arsenal draw
FootballChief
103
Arsenal please don't disappoint us, the genuine football lovers who want you to win
NotAFan
89
MEANWHILE,MAN UNITED FANS be like,"Which SEASON have we EVER been TOP of the TABLE even just at the Beginning coz I have FORGOTTEN
SandyMatt
51
Where is Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel M and Gabriel Matineli? Arsenal angels please don't sleep cause the enemies are behind you.
Hedclnop
39
Me to arsenal be: Man city are getting closer to you and if they climb above you, know that the league is over for you 😁
Assessment
35
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tundeabodunde02
29
Fellow Gunners, it wasn't the best of Arsenal we saw today at the same time it wasn't the best of referring I've seen for quite a while. For God sake, what do u call that foul on Bukayo Saka in the box??? A simulation?... Common referee! Aahhh! This was a clear penalty. Well, we have witnessed large numbers of such decisions this season. what do u now do? U pick up the pieces as displayed today and put them perfectly together for the next game. Hopefully, God will NEVER allow us contact with this type of "REFEREE" anymore before the end of the season. He was clearly against Arsenal. My opinion though. Do all have a great week ahead. Cheers!
Cityzens17CampusD
19
Nope we will fight with City for the title
Dream on....
tampumi
10
Man city fans after Arsenal draw
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Im a City fan but i dont mind them winning to keep the race on coz i k ow in the end its our league