Arsenal are in desperate need of a boost to their Premier League title aspirations or risk capitulation heading into the final few weeks of the season. The Gunners had recorded back-to-back draws in the division after letting two-goal leads slip against both Liverpool and West Ham.
The next match came at the Emirates Stadium against bottom of the league Southampton, which offered an opportunity to return to winning ways. That script wasn't read by the Saints though, who showed up to spoil the party as just 27 seconds in as Carlos Alcaraz capitalised on a mistake to put the away side ahead.
That lead was soon doubled by Theo Walcott, who refused to celebrate in front of his old home crowd, despite the crucial finish. Gabriel Martinelli pulled a goal back before half-time, but Duje Caleta-Car's free header after the break saw the two-goal lead restored for the visitors.
