THOUSANDS of Arsenal fans are preferring to stay at home with countless empty seats for their clash against Southampton.
It appears supporters have seen enough of Unai Emery with the Spaniard fighting to save his job.
Emery insisted that the Gunners revival starts against the Saints but it appears the faithful aren't buying his words.
They headed into the contest without a win in their last four league matches and were off to a disastrous start when Danny Ings fired the visitors ahead on eight minutes.
Arsenal were made to pay for a turgid piece of defending when the striker was played through on goal with the Gunners fast asleep.
Alexandre Lacazette did fire the hosts level on 18 minutes against the side second bottom in the league.
The damage has already been done for a large proportion of supporters with cries for the board to wield the axe.
Goal reporter Charles Watts said: "If it was the empty seats that finally done for Arsene, then Unai should be very worried by this attendance today."
A season ticket holder added: "Significant amount of empty seats at the Emirates for Saturday 3pm kick off… #Arsenal"
A third supporter added: "So many empty seats at the Emirates. Very disappointing, seat prices are too high and there's hardly any excitement watching Arsenal these days…#ARSSOU"
Before kick-off, Emery stated the important of reconnecting with supporters.
He said: "I know there is some doubt at the moment but I am convinced that will change.
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