Arsenal return to Premier League action to take on Southampton this afternoon and Mikel Arteta is boosted by the return of two key players.
The Gunners picked up all three points against PSV Eindhoven on Thursday evening to continue their 100% record in the Europa League and qualify for the knockout rounds. Manchester City closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table back downt o a single point but Mikel Arteta's side will be hoping to reclaim their four point lead after having only lost one game so far this season, coming against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Granit Xhaka, who scored the winner on Thursday night against PSV, has set his team the target of staying at the summit of the English top-flight heading into the break next month for the World Cup in Qatar. The fixture against Southampton presents a chance to seek revenge following last season's 1-0 loss in April - a result that played a part in the club missing out on Champions League football.
