Luke Shaw says Arsenal away was Southampton’s most difficult game last season

Luke Shaw thinks Arsenal were Southampton’s toughest adversaries in the last Premier League campaign.

The Saints left-back was answering questions fielding to him through England’s official Twitter account.

“Arsenal away was the hardest game of the season. We couldn’t touch the ball” he replied to one inquisitive fan.

Southampton were comprehensively beaten 2-0 at the Emirates last season courtesy of an Olivier Giroud brace. Shaw only featured in the first half of that fixture, having been replaced by Steve Davis at the break due to an injury.

Further to his thoughts on the Premier League’s steeliest foes, Shaw was also quizzed on the best player he’s faced during his short career in the top flight.

In a league that boasts a cavalcade of talented wingers, it’s perhaps a surprise that Shaw chose Liverpool wide man Victor Moses as his trickiest opponent, referencing the speed and power the former Crystal Palace man possesses.

The Kingston-born teenager’s rapid development at Southampton has attracted a long list of suitors in the top flight, with Manchester United reported to be leading the chase to secure Shaw’s signature for a suggested fee of £27m.Luke Shaw failed to find the back of the net in 17 attempts last season.