Premier League: Southampton 1-3 Arsenal - Gunners come from behind to clinch vital win

Despite the absence of Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal went ahead to clinch a 3-1 victory over Southampton in their Premier League clash at the St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday 26.

Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring for Arsenal. Photo: @Arsenal

Gunners Boss Mikel Arteta dedicated his side's win to his top striker Aubameyang who missed out of the game due to personal reasons.

Arsenal continued their beautiful run of the League form as they fought from the back to emerge victorious against the Saints on Tuesday night.

Stuart Armstrong put Southampton in front early in the 3rd minute after an amazing delivery from Captain James Ward-Prowse.

Bukayo Saka - Arsenal MOTM against Southampton ⬇

🥁 Your #SOUARS Man of the Match...

Well played, @BukayoSaka87! 🥇 pic.twitter.com/nwliuwA9ne
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 27, 2021

Five minutes later, Arsenal levelled through Ivorian winger Nicolas Pepe with a fine finish.

England winger Bukayo Saka put Arsenal ahead in the 39th minute, went past goalkeeper Alex McCarthy who came rushing out of his penalty area.

French forward Alexandre Lacazette sealed victory for the visitors in the 72nd minute after being assisted by Saka.

After the victory, Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta said: "I loved how they support each other and how they protect each other."

Arteta who also talked about Aubameyang who missed out of the clash, said: "Auba is having a difficult time and we are all behind him. This win was for him."

Watch: Bukayo Saka's beautiful goal ⬇