Southampton Holds Arsenal To A 1-1 Draw At St Mary

Arsenal winning streak came to a halt as Southampton held the gunners to a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

Granit Xhaka scored the opening goal but Armstrong bagged an equalizer in the second half.

It was a rare slip from the Gunners, who had won nine of their 10 previous league games this season, with their only defeat coming at Manchester United.

The end of Arsenal’s eight-game winning run in all competitions leaves them two points clear of second-placed Manchester City with both having played 11 games.

While Arteta will be frustrated that Arsenal squandered the lead given to them by Swiss midfielder Xhaka, it is a tribute to his team’s unexpected rise this season that failing to take maximum points ranks as a disappointment.

Arsenal have already proved they are a force to be reckoned with as they chase a first title since 2004 and they started in vibrant mood on the south coast.