Premier League: Southampton vs. Arsenal Picks — Gunners to Conclude 2024-25 Season With a Dominant Win? (May 25)

Despite finishing second in the Premier League standings for a third straight season, there is a case of what might have been for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.

The Gunners have faltered when under pressure this season, and that means that they will finish no closer than within 12 points of Liverpool in the Premier League standings.

Southampton will return to the second tier next season after a hugely forgettable campaign in the top-flight. They will be massive outsiders to record just a third win of the season on Sunday.

Odds

Gunners Chasing EPL Double Over Saints

Arsenal recorded a 3-1 win in the reverse fixture this season. However, that win ended a four-game winless sequence against the Saints.

Southampton picked up a credible 3-3 draw and a 1-1 tie in the meetings in the 2022-23 season. Meanwhile, they are unbeaten in their last two home matches against the Gunners.

Southampton vs. Arsenal Key Stats

• Declan Rice scored the winner against Newcastle last Sunday, taking his tally of goal involvements to 19 for Arsenal in 2024-25.
• Southampton have suffered 29 league defeats this season, the joint-most of any team in Premier League history.

Southampton Team News

The Saints will have a near fully fit squad available this weekend. Samuel Edozie and Juan Larios are the only players missing due to injury.

Possible Lineup

A. Ramsdale (GK); T. Harwood-Bellis, J. Stephens, N. Wood, J. Bree, F. Downes, J. Aribo, Wellington, T. Dibling, M. Fernandes, K. Sulemana

Arsenal Team News

Mikel Merino will be available following a suspension. Meanwhile, Gabriel and Gabriel Jesus are both unlikely to return until the start of next season. Kai Havertz could feature.

Possible Lineup

D. Raya (GK); B. White, W. Saliba, J. Timber, M. Lewis-Skelly, M. Odegaard, T. Partey, D. Rice, B. Saka, K. Havertz, G. Martinelli

Southampton vs. Arsenal Picks

A miserable campaign for Southampton rounds off at St. Mary’s on Sunday. It is incredibly challenging to give the hosts much of a chance against Arsenal.

The Gunners may have had issues in the final third throughout the campaign, but they could be a solid chance to cover the spread in their final match in 2024-25.