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Stephen Killen & Luke Thrower

Mikel Arteta told player at fault for costly goal as Arsenal drop points against Southampton

Arsenal's recent winning streak in the Premier League came to an end on Sunday as they drew 1-1 away at Southampton at Saint Mary's. It's only the second time they've managed to drop points in the division - the previous time coming in a defeat to Manchester United.

It means the Gunners missed out on a chance to continue their four-point lead at the top of the table, with champions Manchester City cutting it to two points after victory over Brighton on Saturday. The result, while on paper may come as a shock, it continues a streak of difficult trips for Arsenal to the south coast to face Southampton.

Mikel Arteta knew that challenge beforehand, saying: "I don't have an idea. I'm not in the dressing room, I don't know their thoughts. We have experienced some really tough matches against them, and I expect that again."

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