The England winger took the captain's armband for the last half-hour with his contribution vital as Southampton were eventually dispatched

Southampton ’s joy in Cameron Archer giving them a shock lead only served to awaken Arsenal, who went from a very flat display to one where they came at the visiting side from all angles. That eventually resulted in a rousing 3-1 win, although one that was more difficult than it might have been.

Mikel Arteta's conservative starting XI held them back until Saka turned the game on its head against Southampton