It is a MIRACLE that Arsenal's destiny remains in their hands after their collapse at Southampton... Mikel Arteta is opting for hugs, not hairdryers, as his young side face a make-or-break run in top four race

The wheels have come loose at an inconvenient time for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s side are clunking into the home straight.

Now comes a fortnight that will define their hunt for Champions League football.

It is a small miracle that Arsenal remain within touching distance. Somehow, their destiny remains in their own hands. But for how much longer — a couple of days, perhaps? Certainly by Saturday, much of the fog will have cleared.

This defeat at Southampton, courtesy of Jan Bednarek’s goal, was Arsenal’s third in succession, their fourth in five games.