Arsenal secured a 3-1 win against Southampton in the Premier League, with Bukayo Saka leading the charge despite a momentary challenge from the Saints.

Arsenal staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Southampton 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium, showcasing their flexibility and attacking skill. The match started with a surprise as Southampton’s substitute, Cameron Archer, gave the visitors a shock lead in the first half, sending a ripple of concern through the home gathering.

However, Arsenal quickly reordered and found their rhythm. Bukayo Saka emerged as the standout performer, first providing a pinpoint assist to Kai Havertz, who equalized with a well-placed shot. Saka continued to influence the game, setting up Gabriel Martinelli for Arsenal’s second, turning the tide firmly in their favor.

With the momentum firmly on their side, Saka capped off a stellar performance by scoring the third goal himself, sealing a 3-1 victory for the Gunners. The win not only boosts Arsenal’s confidence but also highlights their ability to respond under pressure, leaving fans optimistic for the season ahead.

Two quick goals from Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli in the second half turned the game around for Arsenal after Cameron Archer had shocked them with an early goal for Southampton. Bukayo Saka added a third goal later to secure the win.

With this victory, Arsenal became only the second team in Premier League history to achieve 400 home wins, staying just one point behind league leaders Liverpool before the international break.

Southampton, who have only one point after seven matches, faced relentless pressure from Arsenal right from the start but managed to hold on until halftime, even if it was shaky at times.

Southampton took a surprise lead just 10 minutes into the second half, with Cameron Archer finishing neatly on a counter-attack after Raheem Sterling lost possession. This setback fired Arsenal up, and they quickly equalized three minutes later when Kai Havertz curled a brilliant shot in off the post. Gabriel Martinelli then made a perfect run to connect with Bukayo Saka’s cross at the back post for Arsenal’s second goal.

Despite Arsenal’s pressure, Southampton fought back and came close to equalizing twice, hitting the woodwork with a deflected shot from Dibling that bounced off the post and Adam Armstrong’s effort that hit the crossbar from the resulting corner.

However, Saka, who assisted the first two goals, sealed the win with a clinical finish late in the game, helping Arsenal extend their unbeaten run to 16 matches across all competitions.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Saka, who has seven assists in as many league games this season, calling him “unbelievable.” He said, “He has the ability to change games, showing great maturity. In important matches at home, when the team needs him, that’s what makes a top player. If we want to be at the top, players must create those moments, and he did that again today.”

Last weekend, Arsenal needed some last-minute action to secure a win against Leicester, and for much of their recent match with one of the newly promoted teams, it seemed like they might struggle again.

Southampton’s goal finally sparked Arsenal into action. Until then, they had been somewhat careless, despite controlling the game, and missed several chances to score.

However, what will matter most to Arteta is the team’s response. He is currently enjoying his longest unbeaten streak as Arsenal’s manager, with five wins and two draws, even playing with 10 men in some matches. This is a very promising start to their latest attempt at winning the Premier League title.

Saka once again showed his importance to Arsenal by contributing to all three goals, bringing his total to 10 goal involvements in 10 games this season.

The England international sparked the comeback by stealing the ball from Flynn Downes and setting up Havertz. He then delivered a perfect cross to Martinelli and scored a goal himself.

With his equaliser, Havertz became the first Arsenal player since Robin van Persie in March 2012 to score in seven consecutive home games in all competitions, showing he’s thriving as Arsenal’s main striker.

It looked like it would be a tough day for Southampton as they held off wave after wave of Arsenal’s attacks early on. However, Russell Martin’s team grew more confident as they limited Arsenal to just one shot on target in the first half.

Thomas Partey, filling in at right-back for the injured Jurrien Timber, had a shot blocked by former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, and Jan Bednarek stopped Sterling’s follow-up attempt.

Southampton’s brief joy after Archer’s surprise goal didn’t last, as Arsenal overpowered them in the final minutes. A triple substitution by Arteta, bringing on Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and new signing Mikel Merino, added the energy they needed.

Despite some positives for Martin to take, like his team’s resilience, Southampton has now matched their worst top-flight record, going 20 matches without a win – something they last experienced in 1969.