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Southampton 3-2 Arsenal: 3 reasons why Arsenal lost the close encounter | Premier League 2018-19

Modified Dec 26, 2018 19:50 GMT

The Arsenal equaliser never came even after repeated attempts

#3 Injuries piling up at the business end of the season

Arsenal had a patched-up defense, given the injuries to Rob Holding and Kolasinac, and the suspension of Sokratis and Mustafi. Hector Bellerin limped off at half-time, adding one more name on the treatment table, and Unai Emery would want some major signings in defense during the January transfer window.

Wednesday’s EFL quarter-final against Tottenham will give a headache to Emery, as he would be confused which players to play in the derby.

Koscielny’s return was the only strong point for Arsenal, and Unai would be hoping his captain is fit enough to play 90 minutes in the next game. Monreal may have to take Xhaka’s position in central defense, as the Swiss is prone to making errors at the wrong time for The Gunners.

Whatever the combination is, it will still be a makeshift one for the Arsenal team. The January transfer window is what all Arsenal fans are looking at now.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.