Tag: Watford FC

Gabriel and Troy Deeney

Player focus – Gabriel forgettable as Arsenal humiliated by Watford

Gabriel was once again started at right-back while Hector Bellerin was rested on the bench on Tuesday against Watford and proved once and for all that he is not a full-back.
Arsenal player ratings

Alternative players ratings for Arsenal v Watford – half by half

Coming back from the Emirates Stadium, I am puzzled and wonder why the players did their Jekyll and Hyde impression in the game against Watford. So let's rate them period by period.

5 things Arsenal learned after their Watford shambles

Another game, another bizarre, soul-destroying performance from Arsenal at the Emirates.
Alexis Sanchez v Watford

Arsenal sting themselves in the face against Watford

Arsenal embarrassed themselves against Watford on Tuesday night, as they put in a truly awful performance.

Watford team news: Niang available, Pantilimon sidelined

Ahead of today's clash with Arsenal, there is some updated team news from Watford's perspective.
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted Arsenal 4-2-3-1 lineup v Watford – All change

Arsenal welcome Watford to the Emirates tonight in the Premier League and we should see a number of changes to the side that brushed past Southampton at the weekend.

What’s happened since Arsenal last faced Watford?

This graphic is a look at what has happened for Arsenal and Watford since they played each other last
Hector Bellerin

Preview: Struggling Watford unlikely to be any match for full-strength Arsenal

After a morale-boosting 5-0 thrashing of Southampton on Saturday evening, it's a return to Premier League action for Arsenal with Watford up next.

Wenger – Niang will be ‘major asset’ for Watford, confirms Arsenal trial

Arsene Wenger met with the press ahead of Arsenal’s game against Watford and he was asked about their latest arrival M’Baye Niang.

Arsenal opposition injury report – Watford

Arsenal host Watford on 31 January after beating them 3-1 away at Vicarage Road in August.

Loan watch: Wilshere shines again with MotM display for Bournemouth

Jack Wilshere was excellent once more for AFC Bournemouth and despite their 2-2 draw with Watford, they've got plenty of positives to look forward to in the near future with the creative Englishman proving his ability in a number of occasions in promising positions.

Arsenal opposition injury report – Watford

On Tuesday 31 January, Arsenal face Watford in the Premier League at the Emirates.
Arsene Wenger

Top 10 photos from the Premier League this weekend

It was an eventful weekend in the world of football, not just on the pitch but in the stands as well.
Calum Chambers

Loan watch: Chambers solid as Boro keep another clean sheet

Calum Chambers helped Middlesbrough to their third successive clean sheet with a solid defensive display against Watford at Vicarage Road in one of Saturday's 3pm kick-off's.

Arsenal opposition injury report – Watford

Arsenal welcome Watford to the Emirates at the end of the month and as part of a new feature, we will keeping an eye on Arsenal's next four opponents in the run up to the game.
Mesut Ozil

5 worst Arsenal moments of 2016

As painful as it is, with 2016 coming to an end, it's time to look back at some of our not-so-great moments.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 58: Discussing Granit Xhaka’s Exquisite Balls

Stephen is joined by Helen and Anita to discuss the weekend win over Watford, Arsenal's imminent new signings, and reflect on a week without any bad news.

‘He reminds me of Petit’ Wenger hails Granit Xhaka’s balls

Arsene Wenger has drawn comparisons between Arsenal new boy, Granit Xhaka, and midfield legend, Emmanuel Petit.

Wenger: Walcott is second choice to take penalties…

After Theo Walcott's embarrassing penalty save against Liverpool on the opening day of the season, it appears that Arsene Wenger has demoted him to number two in the penalty-taking pecking order - or has he?

Player ratings: Alexis, Xhaka and Ozil shine during Arsenal’s triumph v Watford

Alex Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Granit Xhaka were absolutely brilliant during Arsenal's first win of the season against Watford.

Player focus: Mesut Özil returns with silky style v Watford

There were a few pre-match doubts as to whether Özil was going to start, after returning to first team action during our goalless draw away at Leicester last weekend.

Player focus: Cazorla controls Arsenal’s fiesty first half v Watford

Santi Cazorla is back, ladies and gentleman, and he's out there controlling out midfield as if it's the easiest thing in the world.
arsenal news gossip recap roundup

Saturday Arsenal recap: Two new deals confirmed + Arsenal beat Watford

Two pretty exciting things happened on Saturday: Arsenal won an actual game of football and Arsene Wenger confirmed two new signings!

Wenger: We shot ourselves in the foot against Liverpool as he praises win v...

Arsene Wenger admitted that his side ‘shot themselves in the foot’ against Liverpool as he watched his side get their first win of the season against Watford on Saturday.

Result: Arsenal claim three points at Watford after clinical first half

Arsenal registered their first win of the new season against Watford.
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Watford v Arsenal

After only picking up one point from a possible six in their two fixtures so far, both Arsenal and Watford will be hoping for a win at Vicarage Road.
Kevin Friend

Kevin Friend: Watford v Arsenal referee preview

Kevin Friend will take charge of Arsenal’s game against Watford on Saturday, so what can we expect from the man who was once removed from a match because Tottenham fans complained he supported Leicester?
Arsenal match preview

Preview: Watford vs Arsenal

After registering our first point of the new campaign last weekend, there's another tricky test in store for us as we travel to Vicarage Road.
arsenal news gossip recap roundup

Friday Arsenal recap: Mustafi and Perez almost complete, defender out + more

The big news on Friday was that Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez look as if they're about to sign for Arsenal very soon.

Wenger: ‘I rate Deeney, he’s a fighter’

Arsene Wenger spoke very highly of Troy Deeney ahead of Arsenal's clash against Watford.

Wenger ‘99%’ sure Mustafi and Perez will sign for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he's '99%' sure that Shkrodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez will signing for Arsenal in the new few days.
Arsenal team news

Arsenal team news: Mesut Ozil could start against Watford, Giroud set to feature

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal will most likely field the same squad against Watford as they did against Leicester City.

Kevin Friend to referee Watford v Arsenal

Kevin Friend is set to referee Arsenal's clash against Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday and the Gunners are really going to need him to make big decisions.

Walcott optimistic ahead of Watford clash

Theo Walcott was surprisingly upbeat following Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Leicester City on Saturday.

Arsenal are not loaning Chambers to Watford despite reports

On Tuesday, reports emerged linking Calum Chambers to fellow London club, Watford; the claims have since been shot down.

Arsenal face nightmare December – 2016/17 fixture list leaked

If this leaked 2016/17 fixture list is to be believed, Arsenal face a hellish December.

Arsenal’s season: The five stages of grief

As apathetic as I've become towards Arsenal during the latter stages of this season, let it be known that I am devastated with how we've ended up.

Manchester United join Arsenal in race for Watford striker – report

Arsenal are reportedly set to battle Manchester United for Odion Ighalo's signature this summer.

Watch: Troy Deeney makes sneaky dig at Arsenal

Troy Deeney is clearly a big fan of The Banter because he's taken a sneaky opportunity to have a dig at Arsenal.