Arsenal have stepped up their preparations for Saturday's trip to Southampton - a fixture of huge importance following back-to-back defeats since Premier League action resumed after the March international break.
By the time the Gunners kick-off at St Mary's they could find themselves six points behind north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the top-four race as Antonio Conte's side host Brighton and Hove Albion in the day's early kick-off and recent form points towards a home win.
Regardless of what happens at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Arsenal can ill-afford to slip up this weekend considering their Champions League qualification credentials will be put to the test with back-to-back games against Chelsea and Manchester United to end the month.
