Arsenal, as usual, have begun performing since pressure has been relieved from their league campaign. Helpfully their 4-1 demolition of CSKA Moscow on Thursday also makes the trip to Russia next week much more appealing than it might have been. Arsène Wenger’s side should be in relaxed mood and able to fire on all cylinders. Southampton’s chances of securing a much-needed win look bleak after failing to score in their past three league matches. Graham Searles

Sunday 2.15pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Emirates Stadium

Last season Arsenal 2 Southampton 1

Referee Andre Marriner

This season G22 Y55 R2 2.59 cards/game

Odds H 4-7 A 28-5 D 7-2

ARSENAL

Subs from Macey, Iliev, Chambers, Holding, Maitland-Niles, Kolasinac, Mavropanos, Mertesacker, Elneny, Iwobi, Nelson, Lacazette

Doubtful None

Injured Ospina (ankle, 29 Apr), Cazorla (achilles), Mkhitaryan (knee, both unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y47 R0

Form WLLLWW

Leading scorer Lacazette 10

SOUTHAMPTON

Subs from Forster, Taylor, Bednarek, Pied, Davis, Hesketh, McQueen, Obafemi, Sims, Ward-Prowse, Long, Carrillo, Romeu, Boufal, Valery, Flannigan, Jones, Wood

Doubtful None

Injured None

Suspended None

Discipline Y44 R0

Form WLDDLL

Leading scorer Austin 6