Leaders Arsenal held at Southampton, Newcastle up to fourth

LONDON, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League was reduced to two points when they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Southampton on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal got off to a confident start that was rewarded when Granit Xhaka put them ahead with a low finish, but after suffering in the first half, Southampton recovered after the break.

Stuart Armstrong equalized after a flowing mov