Arsenal, as usual, have begun performing since pressure has been relieved from their league campaign. Helpfully their 4-1 demolition of CSKA Moscow on Thursday also makes the trip to Russia next week much more appealing than it might have been. Arsène Wenger’s side should be in relaxed mood and able to fire on all cylinders. Southampton’s chances of securing a much-needed win look bleak after failing to score in their past three league matches. Graham Searles
Sunday 2.15pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Emirates Stadium
Last season Arsenal 2 Southampton 1
Referee Andre Marriner
This season G22 Y55 R2 2.59 cards/game
Odds H 4-7 A 28-5 D 7-2
ARSENAL
Subs from Macey, Iliev, Chambers, Holding, Maitland-Niles, Kolasinac, Mavropanos, Mertesacker, Elneny, Iwobi, Nelson, Lacazette
Doubtful None
Injured Ospina (ankle, 29 Apr), Cazorla (achilles), Mkhitaryan (knee, both unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y47 R0
Form WLLLWW
Leading scorer Lacazette 10
SOUTHAMPTON
Subs from Forster, Taylor, Bednarek, Pied, Davis, Hesketh, McQueen, Obafemi, Sims, Ward-Prowse, Long, Carrillo, Romeu, Boufal, Valery, Flannigan, Jones, Wood
Doubtful None
Injured None
Suspended None
Discipline Y44 R0
Form WLDDLL
Leading scorer Austin 6