Hello and welcome to football.london's live Arsenal blog on Saturday, December 11.
The Gunners will be hoping to bounce back today from successive defeats as they take on Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta's men endured a difficult evening at Goodison Park on Monday night, falling to an injury-time Demarai Gray winner after a lacklustre display from the away side.
The Spaniard has a number of selection headaches to worry about ahead of the must-win fixture, with the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emile Smith Rowe both doubtful.
Off the pitch, the north London outfit continue to be linked with a number of players across Europe as the January transfer window is now just three weeks away.
With all that in mind, sit back, relax and stay tuned as football.london bring you all the latest news you need to know about Arsenal throughout the day.
Merson and Lawrenson's predictions
With two defeats in succession, it's imperative that Mikel Arteta's Arsenal get back to winning ways this afternoon against a struggling Southampton side.
Pundits Paul Merson and Mark Lawrenson give their insight as to whether the Gunners can secure three points.
Read the full story here
Icardi to Arsenal?
With senior strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette both struggling in front of goal, there's no denying that Arsenal are crying out for reinforcements across the frontline.
Could PSG forward Mauro Icardi be an option in the upcoming January window?
Read the full story here.
How Arsenal are expected to line up vs Southampton
The Gunners are at home to Southampton this afternoon, in the hope that they can get back to winning ways following back to back defeats against Manchester United and Everton.
Here's how Arsenal are expected to line up,
Joao Felix enquiry
According to Spanish outlet AS, Atletico Madrid president Gil Marin has told Joao Felix’s agent Jorge Mendes that the club would be willing to part ways with the youngster if a suitable offer arrives.
The report also claims that Arsenal are one of four English sides that have enquired for the Portuguese international, who is valued at £63million on Transfermarkt.
Martial exit
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial wants to leave the club in January, according to his agent.
Arteta on Wijnaldum
Mikel Arteta refused to talk about Paris Saint-Germain star Georginio Wijnaldum when asked if Arsenal were interested in signing the Dutch midfielder.
Speaking ahead of the Gunners' clash against Southampton, Arteta said:
We are not going to discuss any players. He isn’t an Arsenal player, sorry."
