The final match of the season has arrived, and Arsenal take on Southampton with the reward of clinching a third runners-up position in a row up for grabs. The game has perhaps been swallowed by the success of Saturday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League, an inspiration for Mikel Arteta and his players ahead of next season.
The campaign might not have gone the way that many had hoped, but the misfortunes that the team has suffered have seen some evaluations stunned that the Gunners have reached the heights they have this season. Two cup semi-finals and a second-place finish despite losing more players than ever before in a season, with critical starters missing for extended periods.
For the trip to Southampton, there is a small piece of silverware to claim as David Raya looks to win the Golden Glove. He and Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels are both tied for the lead with one game left, and both could lift the title, Raya for a second season in a row.
Kai Havertz could potentially start his first game since February, having returned from injury against Newcastle. The side will also be saying goodbye to Kieran Tierney and Jorginho, while Thomas Partey remains in talks over extending his contract that expires this summer too.
In the last match of the season, you can expect updates on the full-time whistle as Arteta addresses the home crowd. All the action and build-up to come on [**football.london**](https://www.football.london) with our chief Arsenal writer **Tom Canton**.
Tom Canton
Hello and welcome to coverage of Arsenal’s clash with Newcastle from the Emirates Stadium, where the Gunners are looking to confirm Champions League qualification.
A win in North London would be enough and all but wrap up second place as coverage from **football.london’s** chief Arsenal writer **Tom Canton** is set to follow.