EPL 2016/17: Arsenal 2-1 Southampton - 5 Talking Points

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10:  Santi Cazorla of Arsenal celebrates scoring his sides second goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on September 10, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Cazorla’s late penalty wins it for Arsenal

#5 Arsenal in the running

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium on September 10, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Wenger will be relieved with that close victory

With 7 points from 4 games, Arsene Wenger knows his side can only get better from here.

Sanchez was only able to play a part in the game but was influential enough. Cazorla’s past seven goals in the league have been via penalties and he was at hand to tuck in another one.

Arsene may not have started Granit Xhaka with the game against PSG on Tuesday on his mind and could have cost his Arsenal side the three points.

The new center back Mustafi looked strong and determined and lead with verve which will be encouraging for Arsenal fans.

Puel, on the other hand, would do well to ensure his side climbs out of the bottom, as he finds his feet in English football. The Saints have changed personnel in the recent past, with coaches and players moving out of the club but have always remained competitive.

While it is too early to say, Puel will hope to get points on the board to cement his position.

He will take heart from the performances of some of his players, especially Redmond, whose performance seemed a cut above the others on the day.

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