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Premier League
Sep 15, 2012 at 3pm UK
 
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6-1

Podolski (31'), Gervinho (35', 71'), Walcott (88'), Clyne (37' og.), Hooiveld (11' og.)
FT(HT: 4-1)
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Reaction
Arsene Wenger
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Too early for us to talk about title'
Arsene Wenger believes that it is too early to talk about Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League title.
Sep 17, 05:24
Wojciech Szczesny
Arsene Wenger: 'Wojciech Szczesny is Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper'
Arsene Wenger insists that Wojciech Szczesny will remain Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper despite his mistake against Southampton on Saturday.
Sep 17, 00:26
Francis Coquelin
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger backs Francis Coquelin to plug gap in midfield
Arsene Wenger backs young starlets Francis Coquelin and Emmanuel Frimpong to help fill the void left in midfield by Alex Song for Arsenal over the course of the season.
Sep 16, 07:58
Lukas Podolski
Arsene Wenger likes Lukas Podolski in left-sided role for Arsenal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that he prefers to play Lukas Podolski as a left-sided forward rather than a central striker.
Sep 16, 07:15
Nigel Adkins
Nigel Adkins: Arsenal were "exhilarating"
Southampton boss Nigel Adkins says that his side were taught a lesson by Arsenal during their 6-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.
Sep 15, 18:05
Gervinho
Arsene Wenger delighted with Gervinho's performance against Southampton
Arsene Wenger talks up Gervinho in his new central role after he scores twice in the 6-1 win against Southampton.
Sep 15, 17:58
Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger: 'We can win the title'
Following his side's 6-1 win over Southampton, Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal "have a chance" of winning the title this season if they can "show consistency".
Sep 15, 17:43

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole takes a closer look the the action between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.

Gallery

Pictures from Arsenal's 6-1 victory against Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.

Match Report

Gervinho scores twice as Arsenal thrash Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.

HT Report

Two own goals and strikes from Lukas Podolski and Gervinho give Arsenal a three-goal half-time lead over Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Wojciech Szczesny, Francis Coquelin and Gervinho all return to the Arsenal starting XI for today's home game against Southampton.

Head to Head
Feb 26, 2005 3pm
Oct 30, 2004 3pm
Arsenal
2-2
Southampton
Henry (67'), Van Persie (90')
Vieira (63')
Delap (80', 85')
Telfer (18'), Kenton (51'), Ormerod (68')
Feb 10, 2004 3pm
Arsenal
2-0
Southampton
Henry (31', 90')
Vieira (38'), Parlour (63')

Niemi (90'), Svensson (90')
Dec 29, 2003 3pm
May 7, 2003 3pm
Arsenal
6-1
Southampton
Pires (9', 22', 47'), Pennant (16', 19', 26')
Henry (73')
Tessem (35')
Svensson (5')
Build-up
Theo Walcott, Geoff Cameron
Theo Walcott to be given central role?
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger suggests that Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be given new positions this season.
Sep 15, 12:54
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Nigel Adkins "very proud" of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's progress
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins is delighted with the development of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Arsenal and says that he is "always a joy to watch".
Sep 15, 03:14
Nigel Adkins
Arsene Wenger hails Nigel Adkins's managerial rise
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that his Southampton counterpart Nigel Adkins is "a very interesting man" and is impressed with his managerial career.
Sep 15, 00:37
Ryan Shawcross, Olivier Giroud
Laurent Koscielny backs Olivier Giroud for Arsenal success
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny believes that his French compatriot Olivier Giroud will start scoring goals soon for the Gunners.
Sep 14, 23:31
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pleased with Southampton's achievements
Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes that his former club Southampton have everything in place to have a successful 2012-13 Premier League campaign.
Sep 14, 23:12
Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny happy with Arsenal's start to Premier League season
Laurent Koscielny is pleased with Arsenal's unbeaten start to the 2012-13 Premier League campaign.
Sep 14, 22:54
Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny: 'Southampton are no easy pushovers'
Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny believes that Southampton will not be easy to get maximum points when they host the Saints at the Emirates on Saturday.
Sep 14, 22:33
Arsene Wenger
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Southampton could be cautious against us'
Arsene Wenger believes that Southampton could be defensive against Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday.
Sep 14, 22:17
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