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Premier League
Jan 28, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 
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2-2

Fonte (21'), Lallana (54')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Giroud (48'), Cazorla (52')

Half-Time Report: Jose Fonte puts Southampton ahead against Arsenal

A header from Jose Fonte gives Southampton a 1-0 half-time lead over Arsenal in the Premier League.

Southampton are holding a 1-0 advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League this evening, thanks to a first-half header from Jose Fonte.

The Saints dominated the opening exchanges of the game and almost took the lead when Jay Rodriguez found 18-year-old striker Sam Gallagher, but his effort was saved at the bottom corner by Wojciech Szczesny.

Mesut Ozil of Arsenal has a close eye on Calum Chambers of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2014© Getty Images

Morgan Schneiderlin was next in for the hosts as his right-footed shot from the centre of the box flew wide of the left post, with the midfielder having picked up the knockdown from a corner.

Saints grabbed the lead their early play deserved in the 21st minute. Luke Shaw delivered a teasing ball into the box that was met by Fonte, who leapt highest to head home from six yards out.

Jose Fonte of Southampton turns to celebrate scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2014© Getty Images

Gallagher could have doubled Southampton's lead as Arsenal looked shaky, but the youngster flashed his shot from the centre of the box wide after being found by Calum Chambers.

Arsenal attempted to force a comeback late on in the half as Serge Gnabry tried an enticing through-ball, but Olivier Giroud was ruled out for offside as he made his way towards goal.

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