Arsenal's stars were called into an impromptu mid-half team talk by Oleksandr Zinchenko after being stunned by Southampton at the Emirates.
Some may have feared Arsenal's players had one eye on Wednesday night's title showdown against Manchester City and they certainly started as such. Carlos Alcaraz put Southampton in front inside the opening 27 seconds after a woeful error from goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
The players rallied around their No.1 on that occasion while such is the positivity surrounding the Gunners right now, the home faithful rose to their feet as if their side were the ones who had taken the lead.
