On Sunday, at 16:00, Arsenal and Watford duel in the 38th round of the Premier League, in a match in which both coaches have team problems. Watford is thinking of saving from relegation, but could resist in the first league and in case of a failure on Emirates. “Tunarii” no longer have a stake in the standings, but they play for pride this local derby.
Obviously, Arsenal is the betting favorite, even if it has no motivation and played quite modestly in the last trip, at Aston Villa (0-1). Chambers, Leno, Mari, Martinelli, Mustafi and Ozil, injured, will not be able to play from the hosts, while Guendouzi was left out of the group. In fact, the future of the Frenchman in London is quite uncertain. On the other hand, Watford is completely out of shape and comes to the match without Capoue, Deulofeu, Janmaat and Success.
The long absence of the star Deulofeu hit hard at Watford. The “wasps” are now in 18th place (goal difference 34-61), tied for points with Aston Villa, which came out of the danger zone. Watford has three defeats in the last five stages and has big defensive problems, which the “gunners” could take advantage of. Arsenal is in 10th place (goal difference 53-46) and could climb to 8th place if successful. However, the relaxation was installed in the white-red group. However, Mikel Arteta’s team saved its season by qualifying for the English Cup final!
Watford comes after drastic failures with West Ham (1-3) and Manchester City (0-4), but got vital points at home, with Norwich (2-1) and Newcastle (2-1). It remains to be seen how the “wasps” will manage on the road, considering that Arsenal has won 3 of the last 4 direct duels. The tour was 2-2 on Vicarage Road, after a spectacular match, as we expected this time. Lacazette and Aubameyang are announced as hosts. Former Welbeck “gunner” will play as a guest, trying to relaunch his career on Vicarage Road.
Arsenal: Martinez; Holding, Luiz, Tierney; Bellerin, Ceballos, Xhaka, Saka; Pepe, Lacazette, Aubameyang
Coach: Brendan Rodgers
Watford: Foster; Mariappa, Kabasele, Dawson, Masina; Doucoure, Chalobah, Hughes; Sarr, Deeney, Welbeck
Coach: Hayden Mullins
Watford have won 2 of their last 7 trips to Arsenal;
Watford’s last 6 consecutive matches ended with at least three goals scored;
Arsenal have recorded only one draw in the last 17 official matches;
Arsenal is on the 10th place in the top of the away matches, with 4 victories and a goal difference of 20-24;
At home, Arsenal has 9 wins and only 3 defeats in 18 games (goal difference 33-22);
Watford have only won two away games this season and have scored just 12 goals;
PREDICTION: Arsenal to win @ 1,93
