Southampton 1–2 Arsenal: Ødegaard’s Late Strike Seals Gunners’ Victory

St Mary’s Stadium – May 25, 2025

Arsenal concluded their Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium, thanks to a late goal from captain Martin Ødegaard.

The win secured Arsenal’s third consecutive second-place finish in the league, ending the campaign 10 points behind champions Liverpool .

Kieran Tierney opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 43rd minute, marking a memorable farewell appearance before his return to Celtic.

Southampton, already relegated and under new manager Will Still, equalized through Ross Stewart, who capitalized on a promising debut by 18-year-old Jay Robinson .

Despite Southampton’s efforts, Ødegaard secured the win for Arsenal with a precise strike in the 89th minute.

The match also saw Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya earn a share of the Golden Glove award for most clean sheets this season .

Final Score: Southampton 1–2 Arsenal

Goals:

Kieran Tierney (43’)

Ross Stewart (Southampton)

Martin Ødegaard (89’)

Southampton’s defeat marked their 30th loss of the season, setting a new Premier League record for most defeats in a single campaign .

Arsenal now look ahead to the summer transfer window and preparations for the upcoming Champions League season.