Arsenal v Southampton
Much was made of Arsenal's two 0-0 results before they went to Anfield and won. Now all of a sudden, after the three points at Liverpool, they look like good results. I would expect them to beat Southampton at home.
Winger Santi Cazorla is a real player. They have pinched him. He is creative, two-footed and has everything about him. I do think Olivier Giroud and Lukas Podolski, who scored at Anfield, will also be good. Arsenal will be a force, there is no doubt about it. They have Jack Wilshere and Bacary Sagna to come back.
Southampton have had some tough games. That's Manchester City, Manchester United and now Arsenal in the first four games. Crikey. I just hope they are patient with manager Nigel Adkins in what he is trying to do. He has achieved two automatic promotions and has signed some good players but they have had a real tough run. We will get a better indication of Southampton after 10 to 12 games this season.
What Southampton will have learned is that you have got to be able to concentrate for 90 plus minutes because, while Championship sides will spurn chances, the top teams don't and just put you away.
Prediction: 2-0
Lawro on Bacary Sagna and Arsenal's transfer policy
"They've lost their best player so I'm sure Sagna would be disappointed. I'm sure it's become a pain in the backside for manager Arsene Wenger but it is the way it is at Arsenal. They are an extremely well run club and they could be top of the financial fair play league - not that I think it will happen."
Originally Posted by The Ogg Monster
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