Some Arsenal fans buzzing over ‘great news’ ahead of Southampton clash

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A number of Arsenal fans have welcomed Friday’s positive fitness news on Gunners duo Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe.

Alarm bells are once again ringing at the Emirates Stadium in wake of a worrying downturn in form.

Arsenal have lost three of their last four Premier League games and are now four points adrift of the top four.

Up next for the Gunners is Saturday’s meeting with Southampton at the Emirates.

The Saints are 16th in the table and haven’t won in four games, so it’s not the most difficult game on paper.

However, Arsenal will be under pressure, and anything less than a win will not be acceptable.

“Feeling much better”

Smith Rowe failed to make the squad for Monday’s 2-1 defeat away to Everton.

He picked up a groin problem against Manchester United the previous week.

Meanwhile, Martinelli started in the Everton loss, but was forced off the pitch after 71 minutes.

In a medical update from the club on Friday, the Brazilian was declared fit and available for the Southampton clash.

Meanwhile, Arteta told his press conference that Smith Rowe had trained on Friday.

“He was feeling much better after losing him for the last game and hopefully he will be available to play.”

Smith Rowe and Martinelli are key players and fan favourites, so the updates on those two went down well.

Here is how some Arsenal fans reacted on Twitter: