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Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE Stream: Premier League Kick-Off Time, Surprise Line-Ups & Real-Time Score Updates
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Kick-off, Venue & Broadcast
Southampton welcome Arsenal to St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday 25 May 2025, with kick-off set for 15:00 BST (10:00 ET). UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports Main Event, while international coverage is available via Peacock (US) and Optus Sport (Australia). Live radio commentary streams on BBC 5 Live and talkSPORT.
Why This Match Matters
• Arsenal sit two points behind leaders Manchester City on the final Premier League weekend; victory keeps Mikel Arteta’s side in the title conversation pending City’s result.
• Southampton, already safe from relegation, can finish as high as 12th with a win—an impressive return after last year’s promotion.
• Both clubs are chasing milestones: Bukayo Saka needs one goal for 20 in all competitions; Saints captain James Ward-Prowse is one free-kick away from equalling David Beckham’s league record.
Form Guide
Southampton: WLDDW
Arsenal: WWWDW
The Gunners have dropped only four points in their last 10 league games, while Saints have lost once at home since February.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
• Overall: Arsenal 54 wins, Southampton 23, Draws 29.
• At St Mary’s: Southampton 3-2-0 in their last five against Arsenal, including last season’s dramatic 3-3 draw.
Team News & Predicted Line-ups
Southampton (4-2-2-2): Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Manning; Lavia, Ward-Prowse; Alcaraz, Sulemana; Adams, Adam Armstrong.
• Key absences: Livramento (knee), Perraud (ankle).
Arsenal (4-3-3): Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Ødegaard, Smith Rowe; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli.
• Doubts: Gabriel Jesus (hamstring); Timber (ACL) ruled out.
Tactical Talking Points
Arsenal’s inverted full-back system funnels possession through Declan Rice, allowing Ødegaard to operate between the lines. Southampton will likely press high, trying to isolate Zinchenko and spring counter-attacks through Kamaldeen Sulemana’s pace. Set pieces loom large: Ward-Prowse versus Arsenal’s zonal marking could decide momentum.
Key Battles to Watch
• Ward-Prowse vs Rice: Midfield tempo and dead-ball threat.
• Bella-Kotchap vs Nketiah: Physical duel that shapes Arsenal’s penalty-box presence.
• Sulemana vs White: Wide speed against disciplined positioning.
Match Prediction
Arsenal’s superior depth and motivation should edge a tricky away test, but Saints’ home resilience and free-kick proficiency suggest goals at both ends. Predicted score: Southampton 1-2 Arsenal.
How to Follow Live
Search “Southampton vs Arsenal live stream” or “Southampton Arsenal radio commentary” an hour before kick-off for platform links and real-time updates via The Athletic, BBC Sport and Sky Sports’ match centre.
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