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Whatever doubts anyone might harbour about Arsenal’s standard, they continue to tick off the lesser assignments and will maintain an interest in the European spots if that trend continues. This was a patchy performance, particularly early on, but Southampton’s backline was always liable to be breached and the hosts’ extra quality deservedly told.Alexandre Lacazette, Martin Ødegaard and Gabriel ensured an ultimately comfortable afternoon; one so routine, in fact, that none of them will take the headlines. Those will doubtless be occupied by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was dropped for a disciplinary breach and may see his status as club captain called into question. It is the kind of soap-opera episode Mikel Arteta will wish Arsenal had left behind but at least his players showed they can source firepower from elsewhere. Continue reading...