Following a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Arsenal shift their focus back to Premier League action, where they will face newly-promoted Southampton at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal’s triumph over PSG came courtesy of a Kai Havertz header and a Bukayo Saka free kick that found the net without any contact. This victory followed a thrilling 4-2 win over Leicester City, leaving the Gunners third in the Premier League standings behind Liverpool and Manchester City.

Here is a roundup of Arsenal’s latest injury updates and possible return dates ahead of their clash with Southampton, who recently suffered a 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth.

Jurrien Timber

• Status: Minor doubt
• Injury Type: Muscle
• Possible Return Date: October 5 (vs. Southampton)
  Timber impressed at right-back during the first half of the PSG match but had to be substituted due to a muscle issue. Mikel Arteta later clarified that the change was precautionary, so there’s a strong chance Timber could be fit for the Southampton game.

Ben White

• Status: Major doubt
• Injury Type: Groin
• Possible Return Date: October 5 (vs. Southampton)
  Ben White has missed Arsenal’s last three matches due to a groin problem, in addition to managing a knee issue. His availability for the Southampton match remains uncertain, with fans eagerly awaiting updates on his fitness.

Martin Odegaard

• Status: Out
• Injury Type: Ankle
• Possible Return Date: November 2 (vs. Newcastle United)
  Odegaard has been sidelined since the September international break with a significant ankle injury. The midfielder is expected to remain out for at least another month, targeting a return against Newcastle United.

Takehiro Tomiyasu

• Status: Out
• Injury Type: Knee
• Possible Return Date: October 19 (vs. Bournemouth)
  Tomiyasu has yet to feature this season due to a pre-season knee injury but is steadily progressing in his recovery. He could make his return after the upcoming international break.

Kieran Tierney

• Status: Out
• Injury Type: Hamstring
• Possible Return Date: Unknown
  Tierney is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during Euro 2024. While there have been no recent updates on his condition, his inclusion in Arsenal’s Champions League squad suggests a possible return before the New Year.

Oleksandr Zinchenko

• Status: Out
• Injury Type: Calf
• Possible Return Date: October 27 (vs. Liverpool)
  Zinchenko picked up a calf injury ahead of Arsenal’s victory over Tottenham Hotspur on September 15. Arteta has indicated that the Ukrainian defender will need a few more weeks to fully recover.

Arsenal vs Southampton

Arsenal will aim to reignite their Premier League top-four hopes when they face Southampton at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.

After a strong start to the season, the Gunners have hit a rough patch, losing three of their last four league games. Their latest setback came on Monday night, when a late collapse at Everton saw them slip to seventh in the standings. Prior to this downturn, Mikel Arteta’s side enjoyed a ten-match unbeaten run in all competitions, and they will be eager to bounce back as they welcome a struggling Southampton.

The Saints have faced consistency issues throughout the season, which has left them in 16th place, just six points above the relegation zone. A key issue for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team has been their inability to turn draws into wins, as evidenced by their recent 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend.

Outright Betting

Despite their recent form, Arsenal are favorites heading into this match, with odds of 9/13 (SBK). Southampton, who have only won one of their last 11 away league games, are the 23/5 (SBK) underdogs, while the draw is priced at 3/1 (SBK).

Betting Angles

Backing Arsenal to win outright may not offer much value, but there’s potential in combining an Arsenal win with under 4.5 goals at 20/21 (Bet365). Arsenal have been strong at home this season, remaining unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches at the Emirates, winning five of those games. Notably, each of those victories has featured fewer than five goals.

This combination bet has paid off in all seven of Arsenal’s Premier League wins this season, and given Southampton’s poor away form—where they’ve only won once and scored just six goals—it’s a solid option for this match.

Additionally, each of Southampton’s five Premier League defeats this season has seen fewer than four goals, further supporting the idea of a low-scoring Arsenal win.

Another betting angle worth exploring is the anytime goalscorer market. Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, priced at 7/5 with SportNation, is a strong candidate to find the net. Aubameyang has scored in four of his last six Premier League appearances at the Emirates, and he could exploit Southampton’s vulnerable defense.

This Premier League clash between Arsenal and Southampton takes place on December 11, 2021, with kick-off at 15:00. For the latest predictions and betting tips, you can visit our dedicated betting previews section.