
Arsenal relied on Santi Cazorla's stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Southampton on Saturday after another unconvincing display from the London club as it chases a first Premier League title since 2004. Faced with dropping points in its first home game since losing to Liverpool in the opening round, Arsenal benefited from a favorable refereeing decision 30 seconds after the clock hit 90 minutes. Jose Fonte dragged down Olivier Giroud with a tug on the striker's shirt, referee Robert Madley pointed to the spot, and Cazorla converted.
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