Arsenal look to reignite their title charge when they host Southampton in the Premier League on Friday, April 20.
Although Mikel Arteta’s side have not lost in the league since February, draws against Liverpool and West Ham on the road have reduced their lead at the top to just four points ahead of Manchester City, who also have a game in hand. Arsenal.
Ruben Selles still believes he can keep worst-hit Southampton in the top flight. Saints are bottom of the league with four points from seven games to go.
Southampton may have drawn 1-1 in the reverse fixture in October, but their record at Arsenal is poor. They have failed to win in 27 attempts, losing 19 of them.
Arsenal team news
William Saliba is getting closer to a return by may not be risked just yet. Oleksandr Zinchenko could be back after missing out against West Ham, but Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny are both out for the season.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leeds (4-3-3):
Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
Southampton team news
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is ineligible against his parent club, while Che Adams, Mohammed Salisu and Mislav Orsic all remain doubts for this one.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-5-1):
Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud; Walcott, Lavia, Ward-Prowse, S. Armstrong, Elyounoussi; Mara.
