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Arsenal starting XI to face Southampton this afternoon has been confirmed.
Unai Emery players enter the match with a point on the top four in the Premier League and knowing that Manchester United, fourth, is in contention for the title in Liverpool's pursuit.
So Emery is well aware of the importance of earning three points this afternoon against the team that ended their team's undefeated 22-game series with a 3-2 win at St Mary's in December.
Speaking ahead of the match, Arsenal head coach said: "Like all the Premier League teams, they are tough and they will be preparing for this match with big players but also with time and for us, it is difficult.
"We have respect [for them] but we must impose our game plan, our quality and our intensity.
"It is very important to get the three points, we play at home with our supporters and I want to continue stronger here, but with a strong demand from us for the win."
Arsenal confirmed beginner XI against Southampton
Arsenal: Leno, Lichtsteiner, Sokratis, Mustafi, Kolasinac, Torreira, Xhaka, Iwobi, Ramsey, Mkhitaryan, Lacazette.
Subs: Cech, Koscielny, Ozil, Aubameyang, Monreal, Suarez, Xhaka.
Pre-match cat
Laurent Koscielny"Our solidarity will help us tremendously to achieve our goals.
"The race will be tight until the end between us and the other teams and one point could make the difference in the end. So we must start today.
"Once again, we need your full support, and if we want to end the season in style, with a nice set of results, we will need you at home and out."
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