Bill: It was, to a degree, as expected. Arsenal are good, very good. We’re not so good but we have spirit. We gave the ball away badly, mostly in midfield, passing too slowly and nonchalantly. The defence was very good. When we attacked we rattled them no doubt. It felt the second goal killed us.

Arsenal continued their impressive unbeaten start to the 2024/25 season with yet another win at the weekend. The 3-1 victory over Southampton was the Gunners ' fourth success on the spin in all competitions and extended their unbeaten run to ten games heading into the October international break.

Arsenal have never lost a home Premier League game against Southampton (P25 W17 D8) - the most times one side has faced another at home without ever losing.