2. Olivier Giroud vs. Virgil van Dijk
Olivier Giroud didn’t play the entire game against Chelsea as he was substituted for another defender. The French attacker though has been one of the best forwards this season and already has 18 goals to his name, just one shy of his overall tally last season. Giroud would be critical with his aerial prowess and finishing for Arsenal but he could go head-to-head with an impressive Southampton defender.
Virgil van Dijk might have crossed from the Scottish border but his performances have shown that he can play in the Premier League but can also star in it. Southampton might have lost out on Toby Alderweireld in the summer but van Dijk has been more than an able replacement for him and this could be a test of his ability as he faces an Olivier Giroud who is looking to prove a point or two.