A 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace was followed up with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the Emirates Stadium at the weekend as Arsenal suffered one of their darkest weeks in the Premier League season. They've now lost their grip on the top four race as rivals Tottenham Hotspur took control with a 4-0 away victory at Aston Villa.
Saturday's clash against Southampton is therefore a must-win. The Saints come into it off the back of a 6-0 hammering to Chelsea themselves, meaning it's expected to be a cagey affair at St Mary's.
Nevertheless, despite being thoroughly complimentary about Mikel Arteta's side, Ralph Hasenhuttl has insisted that the Saints will try to show that they have the 'answers' to issue a direct response to that defeat and come out fighting against Arteta's set-up.
