Big Match Breakdown: Arsenal v Watford

Team news and tips ahead of Premier League clash

Arsenal will be looking to build on Thursday’s victory over AC Milan when they take on Watford this afternoon.

The Gunners ended a run of four straight defeats with success at the San Siro. Now they’ll want to pick up just a fourth win domestically since the start of 2018.

Watford have had no such problems in recent weeks. The Hornets have won three of their last four matches in the Premier League.

The Coral News Team have looked over all of the key information ahead of today’s match in another Big Match Breakdown…

Head-to-Head

Arsenal have struggled against Watford in recent years. The Gunners have lost their last two matches against the Hornets. They’ve also lost two of their last three matches with the Hertfordshire club at the Emirates Stadium.

Javi Gracia’s side took the spoils earlier in the season when goals from Troy Deeney and Tom Cleverley cancelled out Per Mertesacker’s opener at Vicarage Road.

Likely XIs

Arsene Wenger should make two changes from the team that beat AC Milan at the San Siro. Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Petr Cech are expected to come back in for Danny Welbeck and David Ospina. This afternoon’s match will likely come too soon for Nacho Monreal.

Watford have fresh concerns over the fitness of Jose Holebas. The Greece international limped off against West Bromwich Albion last week and is rated 50/50. Roberto Pereyra, Richarlison and Troy Deeney should continue in a dangerous three-pronged attack.

Key Battles