Marco Silva not happy with Troy Deeney for his public criticism of Arsenal after Watford win
- Watford came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 at Vicarage Road last weekend
- Deeney scored the equaliser from the penalty spot after coming on at half-time
- He then went in the BT Sport studio straight after and said Arsenal lack 'cojones'
- Watford manager Marco Silva reveals he has had words with Deeney
Watford manager Marco Silva has given Troy Deeney a dressing down after his controversial public criticism of Arsenal.
The Hornets striker implied that Arsene Wenger's side lacked fight and character by saying the Gunners lacked 'cojones' after his team's win last Saturday.
But Deeney's comments haven't gone down well with his manager.
Troy Deeney spoke with brutal honesty about Arsenal following Watford's home victory
'Troy Deeney knows my opinion on this, my opinion will stay between me and him,' said Silva.
'But I spoke to him about everything and it is finished. It is important for us and a club for our players to speak about our work and what we do as a team.
'For my players we must look inside and not outside and respect ourselves as well.
'That moment Troy gave his opinion and spoke is finished now. Troy is honest in his job and what he needs to do.'
Deeney celebrates with his Watford team-mates after netting their equaliser against Arsenal
Speaking in the BT Sport studio directly after the game, Deeney said: 'I've heard Wenger's already blaming that [the penalty] as the reason they lost.
'Well, I'm not one to tell Mr Wenger about himself, but the reason they lost wasn't due to one penalty.
'Having a bit of cojones, I think the word is. Whenever I play against Arsenal – and this is just a personal thing – I go up and think "let me whack the first one, then we will see who wants it"'.
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