Summary

  • Cleverley scores injury-time winner

  • Watford fought back from a goal down

  • Hornets up to fourth - above Chelsea

  1. Goodbyepublished at 20:23 BST 14 October 2017

    Right, that's it.

    Lesson from this game? Never write Watford off.

    Three 90th minute-plus goals in the past three Premier League games.

    Thanks for your company.

    Until next time...

  2. 'Lack of leaders on the pitch'published at 20:19 BST 14 October 2017

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  3. What's next?published at 20:15 BST 14 October 2017

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    While Watford have a week to prepare for their visit to Chelsea next Saturday, Arsenal face a demanding trip to Serbia to face Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday.

    Then it's back to London to get ready for a game at Everton on 22 October.

  4. Stungpublished at 20:13 BST 14 October 2017

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  5. Thirteen points - unlucky for somepublished at 20:11 BST 14 October 2017

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    Arsenal are locked on 13 points. They're in good company. Chelsea and Liverpool are also nine points behind leaders Manchester City after eight games.

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:08 BST 14 October 2017

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    Cleverley for England!

    Anonymous

    That was most ineffective subs I've seen for a long time, Mr Wenger.

    Sergiogunner, Northampton.

    Just want to say it once more - they’ve just given Mr. Wenger a two year deal. That’s two more years of that.

    Hugo, Birmingham

  7. 'The game was split in two'published at 20:07 BST 14 October 2017

    Watford 2-1 Arsenal

    Arsenal

    Arsenal goalscorer Per Mertesacker, speaking to Match Of The Day:

    "Obviously I was happy to lead the team out, we have to admit that it [the game] was split in two halves.

    "We looked a little bit tired especially with injuries in the second half. We could have done a little bit better at retaining possession.

    On the awarding of Watford's penalty: "These actions are so quick it's so difficult to judge. It was kind of a wake up call for us, but it wasn't enough."

  8. 'My son is going to hate me'published at 19:58 BST 14 October 2017

    Watford 2-1 Arsenal

    Watford captain Troy Deeney has just revealed his son Myles - who was mascot at the game - is an Arsenal fan.

    "He's going to hate me. It's going to be a long weekend," he tells Match Of The Day.

  9. 'A great win'published at 19:55 BST 14 October 2017

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    Watford

    Troy Deeney speaking to BT Sport: “Credit to the manager, it was more of a roasting than a team talk at half time. He was telling people to believe in themselves. When we come up against big teams we need to.

    “I’m delighted and buzzing for Tom [Cleverley] to get the winner because he’s been our most consistent player this season."

    On being fourth in the league after eight games:“It means nothing, we’re taking it game by game. We’re building something really good. We got a last minute winner at Swansea, a last minute equaliser at West Brom and another late winner here. It shows hows we have belief. It’s a massive team effort. A great win."

  10. 'We panicked'published at 19:54 BST 14 October 2017

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    Arsenal

    More from Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: "We panicked a little bit in the last seconds."

    On penalty: "You can talk and talk and talk. They scored. It was a scandalous decision and there is little we can do about it."

    Asked whether Alexis Sanchez will play in the Europa League on Thursday: "I don't know yet. I'll see on Monday."

  11. 'We were shy'published at 19:50 BST 14 October 2017

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    Watford

    Marco Silva, speaking to Match Of The Day: "We are obviously happy. The first half we were shy in some parts. I started to see the team play without confidence. I didn't like it and we spoke at half-time. Our second half was really good. We have three important points and we want to stay in this moment."

    "Troy Deeney gave for the team what we needed at that moment."

    On the penalty: "I didn't see it."

  12. 'Scandalous'published at 19:46 BST 14 October 2017

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    Arsene Wenger tells Match Of The Match that the decision to award Watford a penalty was "scandalous".

    He adds: "Could we have won the game despite [no Sanchez or Ramsey] and I would say yes."

  13. From fury to three pointspublished at 19:43 BST 14 October 2017

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    Watford manager Marco Silva is facing the TV cameras. He says he was furious with his players at half-time.

    Question: "You are fourth in the table. What do you think?

    Silva: "I don't know - I haven't looked. It's not important."

  14. 'Building something special'published at 19:40 BST 14 October 2017

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    Watford

    Watford match winner Tom Cleverley speaking to BT Sport: "The manager told us play with a bit more belief at half time and that’s what we did. Troy [Deeney] came on and made a huge difference.

    "We’re building something here, the team spirit, the last minute goals and we’ll go to Chelsea with massive confidence."

  15. Above Chelseapublished at 19:37 BST 14 October 2017

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    Watford are above champions Chelsea in the Premier League table.

    Next up for the Hornets? Chelsea away next Saturday!

  16. MOTD running orderpublished at 19:36 BST 14 October 2017

    Gary Lineker reveals all...

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  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:36 BST 14 October 2017

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    Chris Lord: This is why Man City will win the league. They'll take advantage of others slipping up. Arsenal won’t.

    The Pav: Arsenal's inability to put games to bed will cost them top four.

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    Deeney a game changerpublished at 19:35 BST 14 October 2017

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    Dennis Ethan: Troy Deeney impact since coming on has been immense. A game changer!

  19. 'Fourth means nothing'published at 19:34 BST 14 October 2017

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    Watford's Troy Deeney: "Fourth in the table doesn't mean anything now. We are having a great start and we are building something really good.

    "Our late goals show we have got belief. Lads are coming off the bench and making an impact.

  20. Watford fourth in tablepublished at 19:32 BST 14 October 2017

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    Watford are fourth in the Premier League table. Giddy heights indeed.

    Tom CleverleyImage source, Getty Images