Arsenal vs Watford Match Analysis and Prediction

Arsenal will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to 10 matches across all competitions when the host Watford in a crucial Premier League matchday 11 fixture at the Emirates on Sunday with kickoff at 17:00.

Arsenal experienced a tough start to their campaign losing all their opening three matches, while conceding nine goals to none in the run. However, ever since the first international break the Gunners have not lost a single game across all competitions, picking up seven wins and two draws in the process.

The resurgent Arsenal marched to an impressive 2-0 win against Leicester City at King Power in their last Premier League fixture last weekend. Gabriel Magalhaes and Emile Smith Rowe’s well taken goals saw the Gunners seal their fifth Premier League win, but this was all thanks to the new man between their goalposts, whose arrival at the Emirates sparked controversy among the fanbase, but Aaron Ramsdale continued to prove many wrong with his over the top saves including the full stretch that kept out James Maddison’s goal-bound free kick a few moments before the half time whistle.

The 23-year old pulled a total of eight saves on the day keeping his fourth clean sheet of the season while sending out clear selection message to Gareth Southgate. He has played a big role in Arsenal’s resurgence with his magnificent goal-distribution skills and his proper command of the back four that has only conceded four goals in their last seven Premier League matches.

Arsenal now occupy the sixth spot in the standings on 17 points level with fifth-placed Manchester United who might be behind them at the end of the weekend. Therefore, the Gunners will be aiming for a win and will fancy their chance in this fixture considering their form and have also won three of their last four home matches scoring eight goals in the last three.

Meanwhile Watford experienced a poor start to their life back in the top tier as they only claimed two wins in their opening seven matches, picking up a draw while suffering five defeats including an exit to EFL Cup that was inflicted by a Championship side Stoke City.

The inconsistent start saw the Hornets part ways with their manager bringing in Claudio Ranieri who received a baptism of fire on his return to the Premier League as Liverpool came visiting on his first weekend and left with 5-0 win. However, Ranieri’s side would find the stride as they marched to an emphatic 5-2 win against Everton before stumping in the 1-0 defeat to Southampton last weekend.

Therefore, the visitors will be looking to bounce back in this fixture as they aim at widening the gap between them and the relegation zone as they only sit three points and two places above the drop zone.

Arsenal vs Watford head to head

Both sides have met in 15 encounters since 1999 with Arsenal claming 11 wins while Watford have managed three victories and there have been one draw.

• Arsenal 3-2 Watford 26/07/20
• Watford 2-2 Arsenal 15/09/19
• Watford 0-1 Arsenal 15/04/19
• Arsenal 2-0 Watford 29/09/18
• Arsenal 3-0 Watford 11/03/18

Home

• Leicester 0-2 Arsenal
• Arsenal 2-0 Leeds
• Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa
• Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace
• Brighton 0-0 Arsenal

Away

• Watford 0-1 Southampton
• Everton 2-5 Watford
• Watford 0-5 Liverpool
• Leeds 1-0 Watford
• Watford 1-1 Newcastle

Arsenal team news

Arsenal will be without Granit Xhaka who is recovering from his long-term injury while Kieran Tierney makes the doubt list.

Watford team news

Watford will be without Oghenekaro Etebo and Christian Kabasele due to injuries while Francisco Sierralta and Kiko Femenia make the doubt list.

Prediction and odds

• Arsenal win
• Goals over 2.5
• Both sides to score (no)

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