Match Analysis: Arsenal vs Watford
Arsenal vs Watford ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Arsenal beat Watford 1-0.
Goals: E. Smith Rowe (Arsenal, 56').
Arsenal had 61% possession to Watford's 39%, with 14.00 shots to 7.00.
B. Foster (Watford) was the standout performer, rated 7.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Bukayo SakaGoal cancelled
ArsenalJoshua KingYellow Card
WatfordAlbert Sambi LokongaYellow Card
ArsenalTakehiro TomiyasuYellow Card
ArsenalJuraj KuckaYellow Card
WatfordPierre-Emerick AubameyangYellow Card
ArsenalMoussa SissokoYellow Card
WatfordE. Smith RoweNormal Goal
ArsenalOut: O. TufanIn: João Pedro
WatfordOut: A. LacazetteIn: M. Ødegaard
ArsenalPierre-Emerick AubameyangGoal cancelled
ArsenalOut: E. DennisIn: J. Hernández
WatfordGabriel MagalhãesYellow Card
ArsenalOut: E. Smith RoweIn: Mohamed Elneny
ArsenalJuraj KuckaYellow Card
WatfordJuraj KuckaRed Card
WatfordOut: B. SakaIn: Gabriel Martinelli
ArsenalOut: C. CathcartIn: A. Fletcher
WatfordTEAM DATA
Match statistics
ArsenalStatistic
Watford
61%
Possession
39%
14
Total Shots
7
6
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
4
6
Shots Inside Box
4
8
Shots Outside Box
3
4
Corners
2
3
Offsides
3
6
Fouls
19
4
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
1
488
Total Passes
316
409
Accurate Passes
228
1
Goalkeeper Saves
5
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Arsenal
Formation 4-4-1-1 · Coach: Mikel Arteta
Starting XI
- 4B. WhiteD
- 6Gabriel MagalhãesD
- 7B. SakaM
- 9A. LacazetteF
- 10E. Smith RoweM
- 14P. AubameyangF
- 15A. Maitland-NilesM
- 18T. TomiyasuD
- 20Nuno TavaresD
- 23A. LokongaM
- 32A. RamsdaleG
Substitutes (9)
Watford
Formation 4-1-4-1 · Coach: C. Ranieri
Starting XI
- 1B. FosterG
- 3D. RoseD
- 7J. KingF
- 13N. N'KoulouD
- 15C. CathcartD
- 18O. TufanM
- 19M. SissokoM
- 21Kiko FemeníaD
- 23I. SarrM
- 25E. DennisM
- 33J. KuckaM
Substitutes (9)
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Watford
B. Foster
Rating 7.3 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Arsenal
E. Smith Rowe
Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Arsenal
T. Tomiyasu
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Arsenal
A. Maitland-Niles
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Arsenal
B. White
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Arsenal
Gabriel Magalhães
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Arsenal vs Watford match analysis
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