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Arsenal missed the opportunity to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Southampton came from behind to draw 1-1 at St Mary’s.
After Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Brighton on Saturday, Arsenal knew only a win would be enough to regain a healthy advantage at the top of the table and they made the perfect start when Granit Xhaka’s fine right-footed strike from a Ben White cross put them ahead in the 11th minute.
But despite their dominance in the first half, Arsenal’s lead remained a slender one and they were made to pay when Stuart Armstrong’s composed finish following good work from Mohamed Elyounoussi pulled Southampton level after the break (65).
The result sees the Gunners move two points clear at the top but prevented their winning run from extending to nine games in all competitions. Southampton’s mini-revival continues. They are now unbeaten in three matches but stay 15th, three points above the relegation zone.