Premier League 2018/19: Arsenal vs Watford

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It was an intensive Saturday for Arsenal once again as the team earned a seventh consecutive win in all competitions after beating Watford 2-0 at home in the Premier League. It all came in late as it was a dynamic game and the Hornets missed plenty of opportunities. They conceded two goals in the blink of an eye and that made it impossible for them to come back.

For better or for worse, Unai Emery was rushed to make some changes due to injuries and the defensive line was tested with the opponent’s captain Troy Deeney and his teammate Roberto Pereyra trying to make their life harder.

Watford was the better team, but the players couldn’t take advantage of the opportunities they brilliantly created. This was their 12th defeat out of their last 15 away games. Unai Emery couldn’t stay still and managed to motivate his players once again as we witnessed a second-half improvement, backed with some squad changes. The Gunners have scored 10 Premier League goals in the second half this season, a joint-high tally along with Manchester City.

But how did this win come and how did the Londoners manage to skunk their sometimes-better opponents?