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#3 Arsenal continue their good run of form
Just few weeks ago, Arsenal were seemingly in crisis, with a run of just one win from 10 games seeing them plummet down to the relegation places.
However, a 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Boxing day has prompted a good sequence that has seen the Gunners go unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games.
Six of those matches ended in a victory for Mikel Arteta's men, with the sole stalemate coming in a dour goalless draw at home to Crystal Palace.
The victory over Southampton was achieved without two key first-teamers and suddenly, a season that was in danger of sliding into chaos definitely has a lot of promise.
It was a perfect way to prepare for the visit of Manchester United to the Emirates this weekend.
#2 Arsenal sweating on Thomas Partey's fitness
Thomas Partey's Arsenal career has so far been plagued by injuries, with a hip problem seeing him miss eight Premier League games.
However, the former Atletico Madrid man has shown his quality whenever he has played, and once again, he gave a solid display against Southampton.
In his time on the field, the 27-year-old made two tackles and completed two dribbles, while he also had a pass completion ratio of 93.1% - the most for anybody who played at least 60 minutes in the game.
His partnership with Granit Xhaka at the base of midfield also seems to lift the Swiss international's game.
However, the Ghana international limped off in the 78th minute with what appeared to be a muscle problem.
This is far from an ideal situation for Arsenal, especially considering that youngster Emile Smith-Rowe had to be substituted for a similar issue.
Although there has been no official word on the severity of Thomas Partey's injury, Arteta will be hoping the midfielder is fit in time for Manchester United's visit on Saturday.
#1 Bukayo Saka steps up to the plate once again
Bukayo Saka has had a stratospheric growth since making his first-team debut for Arsenal in November 2018.
Having initially started as a left-back, the 19-year-old has proved his mettle further up the field and is now an indisputable key member of the Gunners' starting lineup.
His form has seen him become established on the international scene with England, and it is not out of place to state that big things are expected of Saka.
He signed a new long-term deal with Arsenal last July and has gone on to repay the faith in him with his performances this season.
Against Southampton, Saka starred with a goal and an assist, while he also made two key passes and completed two dribbles.
Saka showed excellent technique for his two goal involvements, with his composure to round MacCarthy for the first goal belying his age. His pristine delivery for Lacazette's goal also underlined his awareness and creative prowess.
His first half strike takes him to five league goals for the season, more than all other teenagers in the Premier League combined (four).
Factor in the seven assists Bukayo Saka has provided in the top-flight of English football this term, and you understand why Arsenal fans are giddy with excitement over what the future holds.
