Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment following Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Chelsea, urging his players to "show their teeth" and demonstrate their determination as they face a challenging title race. The result left Arsenal nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, marking a missed opportunity to regain momentum in their campaign. In a tense match at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal initially took the lead with a goal from Gabriel Martinelli. However, Chelsea equalized through Pedro Neto, which allowed them to climb to third place in the standings. Arteta's team, currently sitting in fourth, has struggled this season, having dropped eight points from winning positions. The coach emphasized the importance of resilience and commitment as they head into the international break, hoping for a clean bill of health for his squad.

Bukayo Saka sealed a thrilling comeback for Arsenal, helping them secure a victory against a struggling Southampton side. Mikel Arteta can count on Kai Havertz, who continued his impressive form by scoring for the seventh consecutive home game, matching Robin van Persie's record. Southampton, still searching for their first win after seven matches since their promotion last season, seemed poised for an upset when substitute Cameron Archer put them ahead early in the second half. However, Havertz quickly leveled the score just three minutes later, igniting a surge in momentum for Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli then added a second goal, before the exceptional Bukayo Saka capped off the win, ensuring the points stayed at home. It was a day that nearly turned memorable for Aaron Ramsdale, who faced his former club, but ultimately, it was Arsenal's resilience that shone through.