Southampton, England – Southampton go tackle Arsenal for their last match of the season this Sunday, 25th May. The game dey special, as Southampton don already receive dem relegation confirmation after a difficult season.
The Saints go play dis match without dem first choice defender, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who don injury im ankle. Interim manager Simon Rusk confirm say Kyle Walker-Peters dey face illness, while Jan Bednarek dey doubtful due to knee issues. Albert Gronbaek still dey sidelined because of im Achilles problem. Dis season don also see Ryan Fraser and Charlie Taylor miss games due to injuries.
Rusk talk say, “We go try our best to finish strong for our fans, but right now, we get plenty challenges for squad depth.” Dem don struggle throughout the campaign, managing just two wins and collecting 12 points overall, which be one point more than the lowest record in Premier League history.
For Arsenal side, dem go miss Jurrien Timber, who just undergo ankle surgery, and William Saliba dey sidelined because of hamstring injury. Mikel Arteta, de gaffer for Arsenal, go look to finish the campaign strong after a mixed season where dem dey battle with Liverpool, but still dey collect points in European competition.
Arteta express say, “We don dey work hard to get results, and we go want enter new season stronger.” The Gunners don manage to secure second place after a win against Newcastle, but dem hope to make a good impression against Southampton before the summer transfer window.”
The last time dem meet, Arsenal win 3-1 against Southampton on October 5, 2024. Arsenal dey eye this game as opportunity to continue their good form as dem get nothing much to fear from a Southampton team wey dey at the bottom. Fans for Saint Mary’s go expect to see their team give everything, while Arsenal will likely look to dominate the ball.
Kick-off for the match go happen by 2:00 PM UK time. Fans fit miss di action since di game no go dey televised in UK.
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