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Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Omooba77: 3:25pm On Nov 12, 2013
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a successful season with the Gunners can only help drive their World Cup hopefuls on to success in Brazil.

Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and even full-back Carl Jenkinson are all in the mix to make Roy Hodgson's England squad for next summer's showpiece tournament.

France trio Bacary Sagna, Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny - who could be banned for the start of the World Cup after his red card in the first-leg play-off against Ukraine - will also be hoping to make an impact in Brazil, along with Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, Germans Per Mertesacker, Lukas Podolski and Mesut Ozil, while Santi Cazorla and Nacho Monreal will both be determined to be in Spain's squad.

While always focused on putting the interests of Arsenal first, the French coach sees no reason why his players cannot fulfil all of their ambitions whether it be domestic, European or international in 2014.

"You do what is right for the club. If the players can do well at both levels that is even better," said Wenger, who maintains there is no issue with England's use of midfielder Wilshere in both the friendlies over the international break.

"I remember 1998, (Patrick) Vieira and (Emmanuel) Petit had an outstanding season here and they won the World Cup after (with France), so the positives of one go into the other."

While Wenger was keen to play down any talk of a row with the Football Association, the Gunners boss remains acutely aware of the need to avoid burnout with Wilshere, who was ruled out of contention for both the 2012 European Championship finals campaign and representing Team GB at the London Olympics because of injury lay-offs.

"There is no problem between the FA and Arsenal Football Club. I don't know where that idea comes from because he was supposed to play," he said.

"He was available for England, they used him like they wanted and if he had played the two (full) games I would have been perfectly happy, there was no restriction there at all."

Arsenal will have forward Walcott available again against his former club following a two-month injury absence when Barclays Premier League action resumes with the visit of Southampton on Saturday.

They will, however, be without suspended midfielder Mathieu Flamini against the Saints, who have surprised with their rise up the table this season.

Wenger has been impressed by the form of Mauricio Pochettino's well-drilled side.

"Southampton have conceded only five goals since the start of the season after 11 games - that is remarkable," he said.

"It shows you that there is a big challenge for us offensively to open that defence, but I am confident we can do that."

Southampton could usurp Arsenal at the top of the Premier League if they succeed in exacting revenge in north London.

Last season Saints began life back in the top flight disastrously, with the 6-1 hammering they suffered at the Emirates Stadium their fourth defeat in succession after automatic promotion.

Now, 14 months on, they return to Arsenal in remarkably different circumstances.

Should Liverpool fail to beat Everton in the early kick-off, Southampton would go top with a two-goal or better margin of victory against the Gunners.

That outcome would certainly prove Saints' credentials this term and for the likes of James Ward-Prowse, one of those to play in last year's thumping, it is a chance to right some wrongs.

"We went there last year and did not have a good day," the 19-year-old midfielder said.

"We will be out on Saturday to put that right and hopefully go top of the table.

"It will be tough. They have improved massively from last year, made some new signings, obviously with Mesut Ozil coming in.

"It is going to be tough but if we want to get to the top then we have got to beat teams like this."

The fact Southampton are heading into the match third in the standings is remarkable in itself.

The blend of home-grown talent, long-serving players and big-money signings is evidently reaping rewards, although Mauricio Pochettino's side now face a tough few weeks.

After the trip to Arsenal comes a clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, before Aston Villa and Manchester City head to St Mary's.

"I think the next four games will show how far we have come as a club, as a team," Ward-Prowse said.

"We are playing three of the top teams in the next four games and have the difficult task of Villa at home.

"After the next four games we will see where we are, but I think we are confident with all the hard work we are putting in that we can stay there."

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Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Freedani(m): 3:36pm On Nov 12, 2013
You should hav say, Arsenal will continue to loose points when they confront..................
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Omooba77: 10:29am On Nov 16, 2013
Freedani: You should hav say, Arsenal will continue to loose points when they confront..................
You will be surprised at the end of May that Arsenal has a new cabinet at Emirates that is shinning with new trophies..................
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by donphilopus: 8:52pm On Nov 18, 2013
Southampton all the way
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Omooba77: 1:20pm On Nov 19, 2013
3 points for Arsenal already.......................... 28 points by weekend................
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by sweetiePe(f): 12:41pm On Nov 22, 2013
Arsenal-Southampton Preview: High-flying Saints out to avenge six-goal thumping

Southampton have the chance to go level on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal when they visit north London on Saturday.

Mauricio Pochettino's men have lost just one match so far this season - a record matched only by Everton - and are looking to extend their unbeaten run to nine.

Victory by more than one goal would see Southampton climb above their opponents and potentially to the top of the league, depending on the result of the Merseyside derby earlier in the day.

Arsenal will want to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United last time out. That result brought an end to a run of nine matches without defeat and reduced the Gunners' lead at the top to two points over second-placed Liverpool.

In other News:
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Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by ajasa4link: 1:32pm On Nov 22, 2013
3 points and 3goals for the gunners.....
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by luvola(m): 5:16pm On Nov 22, 2013
arsenal woes will continue tomorrow.. Kill them off southampton.. Up southampton
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Omooba77: 6:10pm On Nov 22, 2013
luvola: arsenal woes will continue tomorrow.. Kill them off southampton.. Up southampton
You must be a Chelsea or ManU fan..........................
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by ajasa4link: 7:50pm On Nov 22, 2013
luvola: arsenal woes will continue tomorrow.. Kill them off southampton.. Up southampton
Mr loserpool keep calm and gba fun oga e

Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by tonydoes: 3:03am On Nov 23, 2013
It promises to be a cracker, but our experience and overall quality should proove to much at the end of the day.... http://gidigooner..com/2013/11/match-preview-arsenal-vs-southampton.html
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Omooba77: 9:53am On Nov 23, 2013
Arsenal possible line up......................

Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by IZUKWU(m): 11:29am On Nov 23, 2013
Flamini will miss the match through suspension ,five yellow cards. I suppose walcot will play on the wings and ozil will play through the middle ,and then arteta in place of flamini.
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Iceman296: 12:15pm On Nov 23, 2013
Good To have Pacy Forwards like Cazorla and Walcot Fully Fit,

Unfortunately we would be without Flamini But i hope Arteta would do a great Job Today.

The Match Ain't Gonna be an Easy one But We Would get the Job Done.

3Points It is!
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Nobody: 12:36pm On Nov 23, 2013
Mtchewww, Arsenal won this game since yesterday...

Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by donphilopus: 12:50pm On Nov 23, 2013
Omooba77:
You must be a Chelsea or ManU fan..........................
He belongs to Leave-her-poo, but na true E talk ooo
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Nobody: 2:52pm On Nov 23, 2013
I wan KILL person today. grin



Gunners for life!
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by 2kass(m): 3:04pm On Nov 23, 2013
Game is sorted already
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by dotcomnamename: 3:12pm On Nov 23, 2013
‪Arsenal‬ team to play Southampton: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Wilshere, Ozil, Cazorla, Giroud

Arsenal subs: Fabianski, Vermaelen, Monreal, Rosicky, Walcott, Gnabry, Bendtner
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Omooba77: 3:34pm On Nov 23, 2013
Even if Arsenal lose we will still be on top of EPL.....................................Thanks moderator for the honour of being on FP oh................Ese............Liverpool don chop am.............
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Yoney007(f): 3:45pm On Nov 23, 2013
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Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by lirusehn(m): 3:45pm On Nov 23, 2013
see wetin dey FP wen ASUU neva see space. Buh wait how wud sombdy spend 90 precious minutes on football? I cant even watch a 5 minute news dat has got 2 do wiv sports let alone watching d real match. #Tufiakwa
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by stag: 3:46pm On Nov 23, 2013
*walks into d bar with RPG**

I don show!!!
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by kennyamusan(m): 3:48pm On Nov 23, 2013
And I pity southampton,because they have already lost a point.they will be gunned down by Rambo,and buried in Emirate.
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by EejaNla01(m): 3:50pm On Nov 23, 2013
Epl no be shereshere again o, see Southampton causing threat to the big teams shocked,
Anyways, All the best to my Arsenal!
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by eaglechild: 3:52pm On Nov 23, 2013
Arsenal wins 3- 1
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Nobody: 3:54pm On Nov 23, 2013
WIN OR LOSE...GUNNERS REMAIN MY SECOND FAMILY!!

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Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Nobody: 3:55pm On Nov 23, 2013
Kick off delayed by 15mins #COYG
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Nobody: 3:56pm On Nov 23, 2013
Na wa ooh!
Na world war 1 Everton and Liverpool play today.













Make I come play World war 2 against Southhampton grin

















But which one ϐε this 15 minutes delay sef
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by kliq(m): 3:59pm On Nov 23, 2013
Gunners for life
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Piloeternity(m): 4:01pm On Nov 23, 2013
#Arsenal winnin d match wit 3-1. Quote me
Re: Arsenal Vs Southampton (2 - 0) On 23rd November 2013 by Nobody: 4:03pm On Nov 23, 2013
Match shifted by 15minutes!

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