Arsenal stunned by Watford at the Emirates

It was a big opportunity missed for Arsenal, as Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield and Tottenham were surprisingly held to a 0-0 draw at relegation strugglers Sunderland.

Watford doubled their lead in the three minutes later when Troy Deeney tapped home from close range, after Petr Cech could only parry Ettiene Capoue’s strike. Who’s anxious, we always score late goals…. The ‘keeper managed to stop the Frenchman’s effort, but the ball broke to Deeney who ruthlessly finished.

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been linked with a move to the north London side, but only “because he is French”, said Wenger.

Ramsey was restored to the starting eleven after being rested for our FA Cup win at Southampton on Saturday evening but he went down clutching his leg in the 20th minute.

Assistant manager Steve Bould was far busier on the touchline on Tuesday, with Arsenal forced to make an early change to midfield when Aaron Ramsey came off with a calf strain, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain taking his place.

The Gunners were well and truly up against the ropes.

However, in the end, the Gunners couldn’t find an equaliser on a miserable (and wet) night for the Gunners.

They are always a entertaining team to watch with their attractive game, and with some impressive results behind their back, Arsenal will be keen to build that momentum as well.

Watford, on the other hand, are not producing positive results.

Okay so Wenger has brought on the hat-trick hero from the weekend Theo Walcott on to replace Olivier Giroud.

Mazzarri added: “I want to wish Odion Ighalo good luck because he is a great player and professional”.

First he was picked out by Laurent Koscielny and then Mesut Ozil.

Another belting save from Heurelho Gomes denied an attempted shot from Alex Iwobi. “Every time we passed the ball quickly we created risky situations”.

Watford frustrated their opponents for a period of time and the hosts’ next opening didn’t come until eight minutes from time. That first half will go down in the annals as one of the worst. Monreal and Bellerin will have an important role to play in occupying Watford’s wing backs and stretching their backline. Valon Behrami was also coming back from an injury.