Unai Emery needs a result as Arsenal host Southampton following the international break.
A meek 2-0 defeat at Leicester City saw the Gunners sign off eight points off the Premier League top four, with head coach Emery feeling the heat as fans question whether he is the right man to lead the club forward.
Emery is also under pressure to prove his decision to strip Granit Xhaka of the captaincy was the correct one, and must settle a squad now led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The saving grace for Arsenal is that they face a Southampton side in relegation form, though Ralph Hasenhuttl will look at this game in north London as something of a free hit for the struggling Saints.
Premier League preview
Arsenal vs Southampton
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Kick-off time: 3pm GMT, Saturday November 23
Prediction
Arsenal 2-1 Southampton
The Gunners are unbeaten at the Emirates so far this season, but have drawn three of their six League matches.
That will boost a Southampton side who have been terrible at home (five defeats and a draw) but are far better on the road (two wins, a draw and three defeats) - but Emery's attack should have enough to see out a win.
Betting tips and odds via Betfair Exchange
- Arsenal to win: 8/15
- Draw: 4/1
- Southampton to win: 6/1
Correct score
| Scoreline | Arsenal win | Southampton win | Draw |
| 1-0 | 15/2 | 20/1 | 0-0 (16/1) |
| 2-0 | 7/1 | 35/1 | 1-1 (15/2) |
| 2-1 | 13/2 | 16/1 | 2-2 (13/1) |
| 3-0 | 10/1 | 90/1 |
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Odds provided by Betfair. Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of November 18.
Tickets
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Team news (after the international break)
Xhaka's fate at Arsenal remains unclear, with Emery tight-lipped over whether the Switzerland international will be considered for selection again.
Dani Ceballos is on the road to recovery and could be back in contention from a thigh injury, though the Spaniard's possible absence could make Emery think again on Xhaka's exile.
As for Southampton, Ryan Bertrand will be back from suspension, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is on the comeback trail from concussion.
TV channel and live stream information
The match will not be televised live in the UK due to TV blackout rules regarding 3pm kick-offs.
You can follow all the action with Standard Sport's LIVE match blog from the Emirates with Simon Collings.
Head to head (H2H) results history
Arsenal dominate this fixture with 50 wins to Southampton's 21 victories, along with 26 draws.
The last meeting between the teams saw Arsenal win 2-0 at the Emirates in the League in February, but the Saints won 3-2 at St Mary's last December.
