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Premier League
Oct 14, 2017 at 5.30pm UK
 
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2-1

Deeney (72' pen.), Cleverley (92')
FT(HT: 0-1)
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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Per Mertesacker: 'I ignored Troy Deeney comments'
Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker insists that he paid no attention to Watford skipper Troy Deeney's comments after their encounter at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
Oct 17, 14:49
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger 'escapes FA punishment for referee row'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will reportedly not face action from the Football Association for confronting referee Neil Swarbrick in Saturday's game against Watford.
Oct 17, 09:12
Marco Silva gives orders during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017
Tom Cleverley: 'Marco Silva has made huge impact at Watford'
Tom Cleverley says that Watford manager Marco Silva has the ability to get the best out of each of his players, having inspired them to a 2-1 win over Arsenal.
Oct 16, 18:22
Richarlison in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Richarlison escapes retrospective punishment for diving
Watford midfielder Richarlison escapes retrospective punishment for his alleged dive to win a penalty in the 2-1 win over Arsenal at Vicarage Road.
Oct 16, 14:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin Keown expects Mesut Ozil to leave Arsenal in January
Martin Keown slams Mesut Ozil for costing Arsenal all three points in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Watford and expects the Germany star to depart the club in January.
Oct 15, 16:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Per Mertesacker: 'Arsenal should have responded to wake-up call'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker bemoans his side's inability to respond after being pegged back by Watford in a game that the Gunners would go on to lose 2-1.
Oct 15, 14:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Graham Poll: 'Watford penalty should not have been given'
Arsenal should not have had a penalty awarded against them in their 2-1 defeat to Watford on Saturday, according to former Premier League referee Graham Poll.
Oct 15, 10:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Troy Deeney: 'Arsenal are lacking cojones'
Troy Deeney hits out at Arsene Wenger and Arsenal following Watford's 2-1 home win over the Gunners on Saturday, describing the North Londoners as lacking "cojones".
Oct 15, 09:45
Richarlison in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Marco Silva: 'Richarlison did not dive to win Watford penalty'
Watford boss Marco Silva insists that referee Neil Swarbrick's decision to point to the penalty spot for Richarlison's perceived dive was a "50/50" call to make.
Oct 14, 22:34
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth on September 9, 2017
Arsene Wenger hits out at "ridiculous" penalty decision
Arsene Wenger admits that Arsenal "panicked" in the build-up to Watford's late winner, but only after referee Neil Swarbrick awarded a "ridiculous" penalty.
Oct 14, 22:18

The Match

Match Report

Second-half goals from Troy Deeney and Tom Cleverley earn Watford a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Watford's dramatic 2-1 win over Arsenal in their Premier League fixture at Vicarage Road.

Team News

Alexis Sanchez sits out Arsenal's trip to Watford following his international exploits with Chile.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road.

Head to Head
Jan 31, 2017 7.45pm
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Iwobi (58')
Paulista (21'), Monreal (25'), Sanchez (86')
Kaboul (10'), Deeney (13')
Prodl (66'), Okaka (88'), Cleverley (92')
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