Arsenal can climb into the top four and a Champions League place with victory, while a win for Watford would lift them from 10th to seventh in the battle for a Europa League spot. Guendouzi intercepts and now Arsenal can waste time passing around the Watford half. Played a great ball over to Lacazette which displayed the technique he possesses before playing an unnecessary ball which led to Watford's penalty. To be fair, Doucoure has gone through Torreira's foot with a strong challenge so it definitely hurt, but there's no need to send anyone else off. And after I wanted to control better the match and do the 90 minutes with more facility for easier for us, controlling with the second goal. Post-match report to come on the homepage but that's all from me here. There will have to be a big chance for Emery next season. Arsenal hang on against the 10 men of Watford! For me it was a good goal - I like it! Hughes goes on a run through the middle of Arsenal's midfield, past halfway, all the way to the box, turns and is brought down by Torreira. Nevertheless, Monreal goes down screaming in agony and somehow, only moments later, is back ready to play. 9, Sead Kolasinac: Wasn't focused enough in the left-sided centre-back role which allowed Watford to get in down his side. I didn't see, I don't think any of us saw. Watford have done next to nothing in this half but from 30 yards, Adam Masina lets fly with a rocket that just evades the top corner as it smashes against the crossbar and over the bar. “Whenever I play Arsenal, I’ll go up and think, ‘Let me whack the first one and see who wants it’.” So said Deeney after this fixture last season, when he so famously dismissed Arsenal’s spirit, fight and “cojones”. Team news will let us work out how this game actually goes and that will be with us at 7pm. Just in case you needed a reminder as this clash helps wrap up what has been yet another weekend of high drama - from the moment Lucas Moura bagged the first hat-trick at the new White Hart Lane to Liverpool's title boosting win over Chelsea. Laurent Koscielny, Lucas Torreira, Granit Xhaka, Aaron Ramsey, Alex Iwobi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also come in as Sead Kolasinac, Sokratis, Mohamed Elneny, Mesut Ozil, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi and Alexandre Lacazette drop out. SOMEONE CALL NICK HANCOCK, IT'S A FOOTBALL HELL SPECIAL! 6, Dani Ceballos: Made a crucial block when Abdoulaye Doucoure found himself free in the box but was too slow on the ball at times before finding his groove. Gray stands by the goalkeeper for the corner, keeps getting shoved, waits until the corner is taken and goes down. We were the better team! 59min: Both teams make a change as Arsenal send on Matteo Guendouzi for Konstantinos Mavropanos, while Watford send on Isaac Success for Kiko Femenia. Watford of course have a second avenue to reach Europe, with an FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley next month. Follow your club now for first access to all our news, views and analysis. Or am I overthinking this? 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DEENEY IS SENT OFF! I don't expect this will change for a quite while. Javi Gracia's team still have eyes on a Europa League spot, despite having an FA Cup final to look forward to, as they look to leap into seventh in the 8pm BST kick off at Vicarage Road. Yes we can do the difference with the three points to our position in the table. Watford battled well with 10 men but ultimately fall short and remain 10th. One of these teams wants seventh place, the other is keen for a place in the top four and a Champions League spot next season, something which could have a massive impact on everything that happens during the summer. Watford may already have switched to a back four, which makes sense when you consider Arsenal are playing a 4-2-3-1 and not a three forward system that a back three is better suited to defending against. From inside the area. Emery doesn't fancy any panto in the second half. 8, Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Stuck to his task when forwards tried to veer inside to help his centre-backs and close off the middle of the pitch. 5, Reiss Nelson: Was brave when he came on, taking on his man and finding team-mates in unlikely situations but didn't have to big an impact on proceedings. 7, Joe Willock: Although he got himself into decent positions when driving from midfield his decision making was lacking. 38min: It's fallen a bit flat in the last few minutes, so looking to inject some excitement into proceedings, Aaron Ramsey opts for a long range shot 30 yards out. Alex Iwobi is the furthest forward following one counter attack, but his stabbed shot towards goal is easy for Foster to parry clear. They're getting in better positions in Watford's half, Xhaka is able to get a bending shot in at goal but Foster saves well. Dinos Mavropanos starts for #AFC. 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OFF THE POST! 10min: It's against the run of play but what a total gift from Watford to Arsenal. 58min: It might not be Mkhitaryan who will score it though, his shooting boots have not made the trip to Vicarage Road it seems as he snatches wide with a shot from the edge of the box. Watford go close again! Did his best with the chance given to him by Eddie Nketiah but the angle made scoring extremely unlikely. Arsenal still cannot work out how to kill the game and keep the ball. Iwobi attacks the box, tries to bend one to the top corner and his effort is blocked. Did you spot these moments in Tottenham's late 3-3 draw against West Ham? So close! The red card I didn't see the action and our goal we worked to push the goalkeeper when he wanted to play like he was playing and I think it's a very good action. Watford have started to get into this one now. Perhaps not the commanding control they would prefer but it's still very hard to see the Gunners throwing away three points from this position - poor away form or not. You can unsubscribe at any time. “I didn’t see it [the incident],” Emery said. The defender turns and passes back to Foster, Foster waits for it to reach him and turns to clear but Aubameyang comes fleeing in like a motorbike and blocks the kick, sending it into the Watford goal! Arsenal keep hold of the ball and pass it around. Yeh OK it was unbelievable from Mo Salah. Did well when forced to truly show his athleticism when tracking back to keep Roberto Peyreyra quiet. He is capable from there but not on this occasion as he slices well wide. A nice dog. This game has taken a turn and it's quite an interesting one... even if it now means this is almost certainly an Arsenal win. Worse still is the referee's bought it. Arsenal have a bit better hold of the game now. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. A free-kick at halfway is launched to the box, Xhaka loses his man and a volley is fired at the near post which Leno saves! In addition there are heat zones for EVERY player as well as detailed maps of all the goals as they go in. Moved the ball sharply in midfield to keep Watford chasing. Tossing and turning on Sunday evening, Troy Deeney most probably had visions of whipping off his shirt under the lights against Arsenal. Who knows? It's Monday, it's football, it's night time - which means it's Monday Football night-time with your host, me. The referee tells both to wise up. Compare form, standings position and many match statistics. Arsenal vs Watford. They have some great players though and Troy Deeney is in incredible form right now - add the momentum of Watford's amazing FA Cup win over Wolves and everything points to a well contested game. It may be mid-April but it's there is still a nip in the air for this time of year. A huge cheer greets the decision to award a free-kick in Beckham Territory. He sort of passes it... to nobody. Hughes wipes out Ramsey and gets away without a booking somehow, Arsenal take their time over the free-kick and that's it for the first 45! 77min: Half-chance for Arsenal but Granit Xhaka's first time strike from 25 yards is comfortably stopped by Foster. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Pushing further forward after the tactical switch helped in an attacking sense. Read more on the above link. 44min: There will be one added minute as Arsenal end the half on top. Arsenal cruising in possession as Aubameyang sees a shot deflected wide. Select the opponent from the menu on the left to see the overall record and list of results. Wary. 51min: This is much better from Arsenal who are not giving Watford a sniff in the early stages of the second half. 6. Xhaka has his back to the defender, draws him in towards the corner flag and as soon as he gets the tiniest of nudges, drops to the floor. 48min: Unai Emery appears to have banged a few heads together at half-time because Arsenal look far more composed in this period. Tonight it went through. Having viewed several replays I can confirm it's definitely a red card. The rebound falls his way, another effort on goal and Foster pushes it over the top. What a performance from the home side, Emery's team definitely got away with one there but the only thing that matters now is who won - and that's Arsenal. It features the latest line-ups, formations, match stats and a handy player comparison tool. Arsenal take their time over a free-kick, play it short, nothing happens and eventually Watford win possession back. Or more specifically, Ben Foster to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And it is not just the Champions League spots under the spotlight this evening as Arsenal travel to Watford, as seventh place is also under focus for a potential Europa League opening. And by destroying, I mean his weaker foot connects with the side of Monreal's leg. The comments below have not been moderated. L. 3-0. 53min: Close. Absolutely ridiculous. It's the absolute top corner of the goal... Mesina has almost scored a wondergoal and he's powered it as though NASA needs it to propel a space shuttle out of our atmosphere. vs Watford. Well well well. Click here for more maps and stats with our excellent Match Zone.
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