Pires pounces to slay Saints

Southampton 0 Arsenal 1

Tue, 30 Dec, 2003 - 00:00

Duncan Bech

The victory slashes Manchester United's lead at the top of the table to a single point.

The Gunners entered last night's clash at St Mary's looking to preserve their 18-match unbeaten league run, and that record was never realistically threatened by a toothless Saints outfit.

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