Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE Premier League match build-up to Arsenal vs Southampton.
There was a big change in north London over the international break... but it came at Tottenham, with Spurs sacking Mauricio Pochettino and replacing him with Jose Mourinho this week.
The Special One is back in the Premier League, and the pressure will be on Unai Emery to hold off a festive charge from Spurs - but the Arsenal coach have problems of his own.
The Gunners sit sixth in the table, eight points off fourth - a spot currently occupied by champions Manchester City, showing how difficult a task Champions League qualification will be.
Arsenal need a result today, and welcome struggling Southampton to Emirates Stadium - but the Saints have put in some spirited displays since their 9-0 horror show vs Leicester City, and nearly beat Man City away before the break.
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