Arsenal held 1-1 by Southampton, leads by 2 points in EPL

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, second left, fights for the ball with Southampton's Romain Perraud, left, and Mohammed Salisu, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Arsenal at the Saint Mary's Stadium in Southampton, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

Arsenal's eight-match winning run in all competitions ended with a 1-1 draw at Southampton, leaving Mikel Arteta's team with a two-point lead in the Premier League on Sunday.

Granit Xhaka's fourth goal of the season put Arsenal ahead in the 11th minute, the Swiss international - reveling in his new attacking-midfield position - converting a first-time shot with his weaker right foot after a cross from right back Ben White.