Tag: Watford FC

Luis Brown (C) and Ethan Nwaneri (L) warm up with the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal youngsters join West Ham & Watford on trial

Two Arsenal youngsters are out on trial with fellow English academies at the moment, after learning they'll be released this summer.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Michelle Agyemang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's eighth goal with teammates during the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Meadow Park on January 29, 2023 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Navigating Arsenal’s youth talent in the face of WSL constraints

Explore the challenges and decisions facing young Arsenal players as they vie for first-team status amidst stringent Barclays WSL regulations and fierce competition.
OXFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is seen wearing the Arsenal 22-23 Whiteout Kit during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Oxford United and Arsenal at Kassam Stadium on January 09, 2023 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Declan Rice champions Arsenal’s No More Red campaign ahead of Liverpool game

Arsenal, in collaboration with adidas, are again championing the No More Red campaign to combat youth knife crime, featuring their all-white kit against Liverpool.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Victoria Pelova of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's ninth goal with teammates during the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Meadow Park on January 29, 2023 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal to face Watford in women’s FA Cup fourth round

Arsenal face Watford in the Women's FA Cup 4th round on January 14, a key match featuring several Arsenal loanees and academy graduates in the Watford squad.
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba’s confuses ex-Arsenal player for Everton’s Dyche

Arsenal's William Saliba mistakenly identifies ex-player Philippe Senderos as Everton manager Sean Dyche in a humorous mix-up during an NBC Sports game.
Mikel Arteta in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Details: Arsenal draw opening pre-season friendly with Watford

Arsenal drew their opening pre-season friendly against Watford on Saturday, with the game taking place behind closed doors at London Colney.
London Colney training centre (Photo via FootballTrainingGrounds.com)

Arsenal training dome used to deny Watford planning permission

Championship club Watford FC have been dealt a setback after failing to secure planning permission for their contentious training dome near London Colney.
TURIN, ITALY - MAY 05: Juventus FC coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on before the serie A match between Juventus and Bologna FC at Allianz Stadium on May 5, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Arsenal set to replace Barcelona friendly with Juventus match

Arsenal may be set to face Serie A side Juventus instead of Barcelona over the World Cup break, according to a report from Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal add 4th friendly to their World Cup break schedule

Arsenal have reportedly added a fourth - slightly less glamourous - friendly to their World Cup break schedule, planning to face Watford.
Luigi Gaspar with Arsenal (Photo via Gaspar on Instagram)

Young Arsenal midfielder set to sign for Watford

Arsenal academy midfielder Luigi Gaspar is set to join Watford on a free transfer for a fresh start, according to a report.
English referee Jonathan Moss (C) is surrounded by Arsenal players appealing for a handball decision during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brentford at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 19, 2022. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal booked for fewer fouls than everybody except Watford

If you think that referees are quicker to book Arsenal players than any other side, I'm here to tell you that you aren't paranoid because it's (almost) true.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Ismaila Sarr of Watford controls the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford on February 26, 2022. (Photo by Jan Kruger / Getty Images)

Watford lose 2 players to injury ahead of Arsenal clash

Watford have lost two players in the build-up to their match against Arsenal this weekend, according to their official club site.
Sead Kolasinac back in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Marseille want 3rd Arsenal player and Arsenal keen to do deal

Sead Kolasinac is set to leave Arsenal this month, with Marseille joining Watford in showing an interest in the defender.

Watford hold talks with Arsenal over loan deal

Watford have held talks with Arsenal over the potential loan of Sead Kolasinac in the January transfer window, according to a report.

Watford looking to sign Arsenal 28yo in January

Claudio Ranieri is looking at Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac as a possible January signing for Watford, according to a report.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Emmanuel Dennis of Watford during the Premier League match between Brentford and Watford at Brentford Community Stadium on December 10, 2021. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Striker Arsenal tried to sign explains why he stopped Arsenal support

Watford's Emmanuel Dennis could have joined Arsenal recently, and he's admitted he used to support the club, but not anymore.

No Watford bid for Elneny: He’s still set to stay at Arsenal

Multiple sources have shot down a Watford bid for Mohamed Elneny, with the player still currently set to remain at Arsenal for the coming season.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles warming up ahead of the pre-season friendly against Hibs (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

3 Premier League clubs interested in Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Leicester City, Southampton, and Burnley are all interested in Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer, with the player set to leave Arsenal.
Aaron Benn after joining Watford (Photo via Benn on Instagram)

Watford sign released Arsenal youngster Aaron Benn

Aaron Benn has confirmed his summer move to Watford FC, after being released at the end of an eight-year spell with Arsenal.

Watford want Eddie Nketiah as Arsenal set £15m price tag

Watford are considering a move for Eddie Nketiah this summer, but Arsenal are looking for a fee of £15m or more to let him go.
Mitchel Bergkamp signs for Watford (pic via Watford FC)

Mitchel Bergkamp signs for Watford after failed Arsenal trial

Mitchel Bergkamp has signed for Watford after a trial with Arsenal was unsuccessful.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on March 11, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal are admirers of relegated Watford’s Doucoure

Arsenal are admirers of Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, although they'd need to offload players before they could sign him.
Watford's English head coach Nigel Pearson (R) puts his arm around Watford's Spanish midfielder Gerard Deulofeu (L) at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on February 23, 2020.

Watford replace manager 1 week before Arsenal – again

Watford are replacing their manager a week before they play Arsenal, just as they did back in September, according to reports.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via EstadioDeportivo.com)

Gueye entourage confirm contract offer from Arsenal

The entourage of Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye claim Arsenal made a big salary offer to the player, but he wants to stay in France.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via MediaReferee.com)

Gueye continues to try and escape Watford transfer

Reported Arsenal target Pape Gueye is still trying to get out of his transfer to Watford, with his lawyer arguing they breached multiple transfer conventions.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via MediaReferee.com)

Agent of Pape Gueye insists he ‘never chose Watford’

Pape Gueye may not join Watford FC after all, after his agent claimed the club's official announcement this week was a mistake.
Pape Gueye of AC Le Havre (Photo via EstadioDeportivo.com)

Watford confirm signing of Arsenal-linked Pape Gueye

Watford FC announced the free transfer signing of Pape Gueye on Wednesday, after previous links between the player and Arsenal.
Watford's Spanish midfielder Gerard Deulofeu controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on January 18, 2020.

Gerard Deulofeu to miss Arsenal game

Watford will be without one of their most influential and dangerous players in Gerard Deulofeu when the sides face each other after the Spaniard was ruled out for the rest of the season.
Bayli Spencer-Adams with Watford (Photo via Twitter)

Ex-Arsenal Dominic Thompson and Bayli Spencer-Adams impress in first FA Cup starts

Former Arsenal academy teenagers Dominic Thompson and Bayli Spencer-Adams impressed in their first FA Cup starts on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Danny Welbeck of Watford leaves the field injured during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Bad news for Danny Welbeck

Danny Welbeck has been ruled out for 'probably months' after picking up a hamstring injury just minutes into Watford's game against Tottenham at the weekend.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Danny Welbeck of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Sheffield United at Vicarage Road on October 5, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Danny Welbeck’s ankle causes ‘persistent pain’

Danny Welbeck is reportedly in 'persistent pain' from his ankle despite recovering from the serious break he suffered that put an end to his time at Arsenal.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal (14) and team mates Granit Xhaka and David Luiz react during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Unai Emery backs post-Watford team dinner as he tries to build squad unity

Unai Emery backed a team dinner for the Arsenal squad after the weekend's draw against Watford, hoping to build team spirit among the players.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Bernd Leno of Arsenal London gives instructions during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno sets save record for new season: Needs more protection

No goalkeeper has made more saves in a Premier League match this season than Bernd Leno managed against 20th-placed Watford on Sunday.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts as Kiko Femenia of Watford take a throw in during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Hey Unai, Communism works in theory, too

Remember when we all missed watching The Arsenal during the international break? It turns out that ignorance really is bliss. Sigh.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Bernd Leno of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno: Everybody was very mad and crazy after the Watford game

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has admitted everyone was 'mad and crazy' after the Watford result at the weekend.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 213: Stung by the Hornets

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Paul try to make sense of the collapse at Watford, work out what...
Watford's English striker Andre Gray (L) and Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos look on during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Player ratings vs Watford – Arsenal embarrassed in two-goal comeback

Arsenal fell disappointingly short against bottom-of-the-table Watford on Sunday, throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to a missed chance during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

How much longer do Arsenal fans give Unai Emery?

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead away at Watford on Sunday and while the inquest will last all week, a lot of fans want to know how much longer do we give Unai Emery?
WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Troy Deeney of Watford applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Watford and Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road on December 26, 2016 in Watford, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Absolute destroyer: Troy Deeney says really nice things about Nicolas Pepe and David Luiz

Troy Deeney has been saying nice things about some Arsenal players before the sides meet on Sunday. Arsenal travel to Watford on Sunday knowing that...

Unai Emery’s record against Watford’s new boss is not very good

Quique Sanchez Flores is back for another go at Watford and for his first game in charge of his second spell at the club, he's hoping the new manager bounce will 'surprise' Unai Emery who has struggled to beat him previously.