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The pressure to spend money is finally off the shoulders of Arsene Wenger.The pressure to win the Premier League title, however, grows ever more.Armed with his two new signings, perhaps the faithful at The Emirates will at last be satisfied with the team heading into Saturdays contest versus Southampton.Over the past few seasons, Wenger has been assailed for failing to use all of Arsenals financial war chest to bolster his side, with cries of Wenger out! occasionally spilling forth in London. The Frenchman has been notoriously spendthrift at times, railing against the need to spend money for the sake of spending it and all but refusing to spend it on aging veterans.But Arsenal (1-1-1) again got off to a slow start, losing to Liverpool and drawing at reigning champions Leicester City while failing to address glaring holes in the central defence and on the attack. The fan base -- now in a seemingly constant state of unrest without a Premier League title since 2004 -- once more made their opinions known.Despite what appears to be a promising signing in midfielder Granit Xhaka earlier this summer, supporters wanted more. And they finally got them before the close of the transfer window as the team spent a reported ￡52 million in landing Shkrodan Mustafi to marshal the defence and Lucas Perez as another option going forward.The pair had been playing in La Liga for Valencia and Deportivo La Coruna. While the late press to sign the duo may have cost Arsenal a few more pounds, Wenger is confident both will make an immediate impact.He is the right age. He has good experience, Wenger told Arsenals website about the 24-year-old Mustafi, who helped Germany to the 2014 World Cup title. He is a very focused player who can play with the ball as well. We have taken a great player but have prepared well for the future.Nacho Monreal has already noticed Perezs pace at practice, something that makes the Spaniard different to the rest of the players in the squad, according to the defender. Perez scored 24 goals in 58 matches for Deportivo after being loaned out by Greek side PAOK.I think Im a pacy player, said Perez, who has the potential to form a dangerous attacking tandem with playmaker Mesut Ozil. I like to link up and combine with my teammates, playing one-twos to work a shot. I dont want to put myself in a box. I hope that Arsenal fans can see for themselves and enjoy watching me.The addition of Perez made talented but oft-injured midfielder Jack Wilshire surplus to goods, and he transferred to Bournemouth.Southampton (0-2-1) have yet to give new manager Claude Puel -- a former player under Wenger at French side AS Monaco -- his first Premier League victory as they adjust to the Frenchmans midfield diamond.Despite holding a majority of possession in all three matches -- the Saints rank third in the Premier League in percentage -- they have only two goals to show for it thus far. Jay Rodriguezs late marker sent Southampton into the break on a positive note as they drew 1-1 with Sunderland on Aug. 27.Puel is hoping the addition of Lille winger and Morocco international Sofiane Bufal, signed for a club-record ￡16 million before last weeks transfer window close, will be able to partner with Shane Long and Charlie Austin to end the sides goal-scoring woes.He can make the difference, Puel told Southamptons YouTube channel of the 22-year old. He can beat two or three players in small spaces. This is important.We have a good collective, and he has good qualities at dribbling and he can score also and give assists.Puel is also excited to face his Wenger, who coached the Southampton gaffer for nearly half of his 17-year playing career at Monaco.Arsene was my trainer during seven years at Monaco and it will be a pleasure to see him on the other bench. He was a very important person for me and hes a great manager, Puel said. People dont sometimes realise how good his work with Arsenal has been, and I really think he is a good example for all the other trainers.Southampton took four of six points from the teams last season, flattening Arsenal 4-0 on Boxing Day at home before grinding out a scoreless draw at The Emirates. Despite not scoring in their last 315 minutes on the London grounds, the Saints are 2-2-1 in their last five league matches versus the Gunners and are confident they can get a result.Its a resilience that weve built up and thoroughly earned over the last couple of seasons, which has seen us go to the so-called big four clubs and get results, Ryan Bertrand said. Its a perfect opportunity for us. Weve dropped a few points, but this is a great chance to go and win against a big team and get our season up and running. Marble Water Bottle Cheap . "I wrote 36 on my sheet at the beginning of the game," the Cincinnati coach said, referring the yard line the ball would need to be snapped from. 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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Trailing midway through the fourth quarter, Arkansas coach Bret Bielema wasnt all that concerned about style points or margin of victory.Not with another shocking loss like less than a year ago to Toledo still fresh on his mind.Behind a pair of fourth-down conversions in the fourth quarter, the Razorbacks (1-0) managed to avoid another early season disappointment to a non-Power 5 conference team on Saturday -- rallying for a 21-20 victory over Louisiana Tech (0-1).I know everybody would have, including myself at the end of the day, would have liked to come out of here with a larger margin of victory, Bielema said. But ... I knew (the Bulldogs) were going to be a good football team, very well coached.The Razorbacks rallied thanks to a pair of nerve-wracking calls by Bielema, particularly with first-time starter Austin Allen under center for Arkansas.Bielemas faith in his junior starter was rewarded, especially after Allen connected with tight end Jeremy Sprinkle from four yards out on fourth down to give Arkansas the 21-20 with 6:37 remaining in the game.Im glad (Bielema) called it, Allen said. Wed been practicing that play all week, everybody knew what they were doing and we did it perfectly. It worked out for us.Despite the go-ahead touchdown, the Razorbacks didnt secure the win for good until another fourth-down call by Bielema with just over a minute remaining.Facing fourth-and-inches at its own 37, Arkansas converted a first down with a power run by 240-pound running back Kody Walker -- allowing the Razorbacks to run out the clock and exhale a welcomed sigh of relief following last years early stumbles.You make the fourth-down decision looking to have success, Bielema said. The last one, its just a gut feel. I just had a feeling we were going to have a nice push, and it ended up sealing the game.With 18 wins over the last two seasons, including a pair of bowl victories, Louisiana Tech didnt expect to enter Saturday as the usual kind of early season cupcake for the Razorbacks.And the Bulldogs didnt play like it, either.Freshman JMar Smith, playing in plaace of suspended starter Ryan Higgins, finished 19 of 31 for 212 yards passing for Louisiana Tech -- helping the Conference USA school take a 20-14 lead in the third quarter after a 20-yard field goal by kicker Jonathan Barnes.dddddddddddd.However, Barnes missed another kick off the left upright from 39 yards that would have put the Bulldogs up 23-14 in the fourth quarter.That gave hope to Arkansas, which responded with a 13-play, 77-yard touchdown drive -- capped by Allen finding Sprinkle on a throwback to the left side of the end zone.Allen finished 20-of-29 passing for 191 yards and a pair of touchdowns in his debut as the Razorbacks starter, but he also threw a pair of first-half interceptions that led to Louisiana Tech touchdowns.Rawleigh Williams led Arkansas with 96 yards rushing on 24 carries, including a touchdown.THE TAKEAWAYLA. TECH: Minus 13 starters from a year ago, and with Higgins on the bench, the Bulldogs looked every bit as good as its teams that have won nine games in each of the last two seasons. Smith had little problem picking apart Arkansas defense, with wide receiver Trent Taylor leading the Bulldogs with eight catches for 78 yards.I think we have an awful lot of positive things to build on, but I dont think this a game we wanted to be close, Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz said. We dont want to be close, we want to win.ARKANSAS: The Razorbacks entered the season with three new starting offensive linemen, and their inexperience showed on Saturday. Arkansas allowed four sacks of Allen in the close victory, and it managed only 106 yards rushing on 40 carries -- a significant concern moving forward into Southeastern Conference play.UP NEXTLA. TECH: The Bulldogs take a break from Power 5 conference competition when they face South Carolina State in their home opener, a week before traveling to face Big 12 Conference member Texas Tech.ARKANSAS: Life doesnt get any easier for the Razorbacks, who travel to Texas to take on No. 13 TCU. ' ' '