Mikel Arteta is expecting another stern examination of his Arsenal squad when they face Southampton just three days after crashing out of the FA Cup at St Mary's. The Gunners return to the south coast on Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat which saw them relinquish their grasp on the FA Cup as an own goal from defender Gabriel Magalhaes settled the tie. Arteta made seven changes for the game but is expected to recall the likes of Bukayo Saka, Thomas Partey, Kieran Tierney and Emile Smith Rowe for the Premier League fixture. A win for Arsenal could see them move to within four points of the top four, having been languishing around the relegation zone just before...
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