FT Southampton 0 - 2
Arsenal
Commentary:
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Southampton: 53%, Arsenal: 47%.
90+6' Southampton are in control of the ball.
90+6' Goal kick for Southampton.
90+6' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+6' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+6' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
90+5' Joseph Willock from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+5' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+5' Could be a good chance here as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+5' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
90+5' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
90+4' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Nathan Redmond puts in a cross...
90+4' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' James Ward-Prowse swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+3' Sead Kolasinac is penalised for pushing Shane Long.
90+3' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
90+2' Joseph Willock from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+2' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
90+2' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Joseph Willock from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+1' Danny Ings is leaving the field to be replaced by Oriol Romeu in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg is injured and is replaced by Jannik Vestergaard.
90' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Could be a good chance here as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Southampton: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
89' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton is ruled offside.
89' Southampton are in control of the ball.
89' Southampton are trying to create something here.
89' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
89' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Southampton are in control of the ball.
88' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' G O O O A A A L - Joseph Willock reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!86' Alexandre Lacazette releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
86' Alexandre Lacazette takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
86' The game is restarted.
86' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
85' Ball possession: Southampton: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
85' SENT OFF! - After a professional foul, Jack Stephens is sent off as he was the last man!
85' The referee signals a free kick as Jack Stephens from Southampton trips Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
85' Ryan Bertrand could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
84' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
84' The referee signals a free kick as Shkodran Mustafi from Arsenal trips Danny Ings
83' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Goal kick for Arsenal.
83' That's a great ball by James Ward-Prowse from Southampton. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
82' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg comes back onto the field.
82' Southampton are trying to create something here.
82' Granit Xhaka from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
82' The game is restarted.
82' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Joseph Willock is penalised for pushing Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Bertrand from Southampton trips Alexandre Lacazette
80' Ball possession: Southampton: 53%, Arsenal: 47%.
80' Daniel Ceballos is leaving the field to be replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles in a tactical substitution.
79' Edward Nketiah is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexandre Lacazette in a tactical substitution.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton trips Sead Kolasinac
78' Shane Long has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
78' Jack Stephens sends a long ball upfield.
78' Southampton are in control of the ball.
78' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Southampton are trying to create something here.
77' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Southampton are trying to create something here.
77' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' The referee signals a free kick as Edward Nketiah from Arsenal trips Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg
76' Southampton are in control of the ball.
76' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
75' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg puts in a cross...
75' Southampton are trying to create something here.
75' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Southampton: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
74' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Goal kick for Arsenal.
73' Nathan Redmond from Southampton sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
73' Poor play by Daniel Ceballos as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
73' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
73' Southampton are trying to create something here.
73' Southampton are in control of the ball.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal trips Nathan Redmond
72' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
72' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
71' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Goal kick for Arsenal.
71' The game is restarted.
70' Kieran Tierney is injured and is replaced by Sead Kolasinac.
70' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
70' Ball possession: Southampton: 51%, Arsenal: 49%.
69' Kieran Tierney is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
68' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Stuart Armstrong fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
68' Southampton are trying to create something here.
67' Edward Nketiah relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
67' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
67' Rob Holding clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
67' Shane Long puts in a cross...
67' Could be a good chance here as Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
66' Southampton are trying to create something here.
66' Southampton are in control of the ball.
66' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
66' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
65' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
65' Southampton are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Southampton: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.
65' Southampton are trying to create something here.
64' Southampton are in control of the ball.
64' Goal kick for Arsenal.
64' Nicolas Pepe is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Willock in a tactical substitution.
63' Danny Ings from Southampton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
63' Shane Long of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
63' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Southampton are trying to create something here.
63' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' The game is restarted.
63' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
62' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg from Southampton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton heads the ball to a team mate.
62' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
61' Rob Holding clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
61' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
61' Southampton are trying to create something here.
61' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Ball possession: Southampton: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.
61' Danny Ings from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal trips Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg
60' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
60' Nathan Redmond from Southampton makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
60' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
60' Southampton are trying to create something here.
59' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' The referee signals a free kick as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal trips Nathan Redmond
58' A shot by Hector Bellerin is blocked.
58' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58' Could be a good chance here as Hector Bellerin from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
58' Arsenal start a counter attack.
58' Nathan Redmond from Southampton crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
58' Southampton are trying to create something here.
58' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
57' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton trips Kieran Tierney
57' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
57' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
56' Good effort by Stuart Armstrong as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
56' Southampton are trying to create something here.
55' Southampton are in control of the ball.
55' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
55' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
55' Ball possession: Southampton: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.
54' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
53' Southampton are trying to create something here.
53' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Edward Nketiah hand-balls.
52' Goal kick for Arsenal.
52' James Ward-Prowse fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
51' Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Ryan Bertrand of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Southampton are trying to create something here.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Hector Bellerin from Arsenal trips Nathan Redmond
50' Southampton are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Southampton: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.
50' Stuart Armstrong is penalised for pushing Rob Holding.
50' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
49' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
49' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49' Southampton are in control of the ball.
49' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' James Ward-Prowse puts in a cross...
48' Southampton are trying to create something here.
47' Yellow card for Bukayo Saka.
47' Reckless challenge there. Bukayo Saka commits a rough foul on Kyle Walker-Peters
47' Southampton are in control of the ball.
47' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Southampton are in control of the ball.
46' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Southampton are in control of the ball.
46' Yan Valery is leaving the field to be replaced by Kyle Walker-Peters in a tactical substitution.
46' Michael Obafemi is leaving the field to be replaced by Shane Long in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Southampton: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
45+4' Southampton are trying to create something here.
45+3' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+3' Southampton are trying to create something here.
45+3' Dangerous challenge by Edward Nketiah from Arsenal. James Ward-Prowse on the receiving end of that.
45+2' Goal kick for Southampton.
45+2' Edward Nketiah goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
45+2' Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+2' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Dangerous challenge by Edward Nketiah from Arsenal. Alex McCarthy on the receiving end of that.
45' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
45' Michael Obafemi is penalised for pushing Kieran Tierney.
45' Ball possession: Southampton: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
44' Yan Valery is penalised for pushing Bukayo Saka.
44' Southampton are trying to create something here.
44' Southampton are in control of the ball.
44' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
43' Southampton are in control of the ball.
43' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
42' Southampton are in control of the ball.
42' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but Alex McCarthy comes out to smother the ball.
42' Arsenal start a counter attack.
42' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
41' Great defending by Hector Bellerin from Arsenal to prevent his team conceding a goal.
41' Could be a good chance here as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41' Michael Obafemi from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Southampton are trying to create something here.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal trips Nathan Redmond
40' Ball possession: Southampton: 38%, Arsenal: 62%.
40' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
39' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
39' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
38' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
37' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
37' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
36' The referee signals a free kick as Yan Valery from Southampton trips Bukayo Saka
36' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
36' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
35' Goal kick for Arsenal.
35' Ball possession: Southampton: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
35' The game is restarted.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
34' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
33' Michael Obafemi from Southampton is ruled offside.
33' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Southampton are in control of the ball.
32' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Southampton are in control of the ball.
32' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Southampton are in control of the ball.
32' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
31' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
30' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Southampton are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Southampton: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
30' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
29' Southampton are in control of the ball.
29' Southampton are trying to create something here.
29' Goal kick for Arsenal.
28' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
28' Danny Ings of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Jack Stephens sends a long ball upfield.
28' Southampton are trying to create something here.
28' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
27' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' The game is restarted.
26' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
25' Ball possession: Southampton: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.
25' James Ward-Prowse shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
24' Southampton are trying to create something here.
24' Southampton are in control of the ball.
24' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
24' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
23' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
23' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
22' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Edward Nketiah from Arsenal taps the ball into an open goal!20' Alex McCarthy could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
20' Southampton are in control of the ball.
20' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
20' James Ward-Prowse hand-balls.
20' Ball possession: Southampton: 61%, Arsenal: 39%.
20' Southampton are in control of the ball.
19' James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
19' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
19' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
18' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
18' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
17' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
17' Bukayo Saka comes back onto the field.
17' The game is restarted.
17' Bukayo Saka is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
15' Bukayo Saka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
15' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
15' Ball possession: Southampton: 62%, Arsenal: 38%.
15' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
15' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
14' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' A shot by Danny Ings is blocked.
13' Danny Ings from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
13' Southampton are trying to create something here.
13' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
13' Goal kick for Arsenal.
13' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
13' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Ryan Bertrand swings in a cross from the free kick.
11' Yellow card for Shkodran Mustafi.
11' Reckless challenge there. Shkodran Mustafi commits a rough foul on Danny Ings
11' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Goal kick for Southampton.
11' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal sees his effort hit the crossbar after the keeper parries the ball.
11' CHANCE! Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
10' Kieran Tierney sends a long ball upfield.
10' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
10' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Southampton: 65%, Arsenal: 35%.
10' Rob Holding from Arsenal tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
10' Daniel Ceballos swings in a cross from the free kick.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg from Southampton trips Nicolas Pepe
8' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is ruled offside.
8' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Could be a good chance here as Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
8' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
8' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Jan Bednarek from Southampton trips Bukayo Saka
8' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
7' Poor play by Alex McCarthy as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7' Southampton are in control of the ball.
6' Southampton are trying to create something here.
6' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
6' Southampton are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Southampton: 77%, Arsenal: 23%.
5' Southampton are in control of the ball.
5' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
4' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
4' Southampton are trying to create something here.
4' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
3' Goal kick for Arsenal.
3' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
3' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Southampton are trying to create something here.
2' Southampton are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Arsenal.
2' A shot by Stuart Armstrong is blocked.
1' Ryan Bertrand puts in a cross...
1' Southampton are trying to create something here.
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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