Declan Rice’s sweeping strike in the north London sun last Sunday secured Champions League football for Arsenal, who will hope to have some final day of the season fun at relegated Southampton.
The Gunners are all but assured of a third consecutive second-place Premier League finish after edging past Newcastle United 1–0 last time out. Only defeat to one of the worst teams to ever grace this competition will open the door for Manchester City to usurp Mikel Arteta’s side on the final day.
While 2024–25 has ended without silverware, Arsenal have the chance to enter a pivotal summer with some positive momentum. A beatdown of Southampton won‘t make up for their underwhelming domestic season and Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League success, but it should put a few smiles on the faces of supporters.
Here’s how Arsenal could line up at St. Mary’s.






