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Watford vs Arsenal live: What time is it, where can I watch it, what channel, team news, odds, prediction

A look forward to the Premier League fixture at Vicarage Road

Saturday 14 October 2017 16:25 BST
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Arsenal round up Saturday’s Premier League action with their trip just north of London to take on Marco Silva’s Watford.

The Hornets were on the wrong end of a hammering by Manchester City in their last Premier League game and will be looking to resume their bright start to the season under the former Hull City manager.

Arsenal on the other hand will be looking to continue their mini-revival after a poor start to the season.

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What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 5.30pm BST on Saturday 14 October at Vicarage Road.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 5pm BST or alternatively you can follow along with The Independent’s live blog here.

It’s a big game for…

Mesut Ozil. There has been a lot of talk about the German in the build-up to this game after Arsene Wenger said Ozil actually wants to stay at the Emirates. He also claimed, despite Arsenal’s recent results, that the Gunners are a better team with Ozil in it so it will be up to him to prove it on Saturday.

Player to watch…

Alexis Sanchez. The forward suffered the brutal disappointment of missing out on the World Cup after Chile’s 3-0 defeat to Brazil over the international break and you can be sure he will be chomping at the bit to take out his pain on someone… watch out Watford.

Form…

Watford: LDLWLWD

Arsenal: WDWWWW

Odds…

Watford: 23/5

Arsenal: 4/6

Draw: 10/3

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Jack Austin14 October 2017 16:33
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Jack Austin14 October 2017 16:33
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Watford vs Arsenal from Vicarage Road.

Can the Gunners get the win they need to move back up to fourth or will they be stung by the Hornets, who can also move into the Champions League spots with a victory? Stay tuned to find out!

Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:09
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Wenger without three key men

Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey are missing altogether for Arsenal at Vicarage Road, while Mesut Ozil starts the clash on the bench.

It's not clear why Sanchez and Ramsey aren't in the matchday squad but it may have something to do with the respective players' nations falling short in World Cup qualification in midweek. 

Ozil, meanwhile, is working his way back to full fitness after a knee injury. 

Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:16
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And, just like that, Arsene Wenger comes out pre-match to explain the three players' respective situations.

On Ramsey and Sanchez: "Both have muscular problems that are not very bad but they are too short for today. They should be available next week."

On Ozil: "He's only had one week training after being out for three weeks. He's a bit short on that front but if needed he can come on."

Quotes from BT Sport

Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:19
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Watford vs Arsenal last five meetings

  • Arsenal 1-2 Watford, Premier League (January 2017)
  • Watford 1-3 Arsenal, Premier League (August 2016)
  • Arsenal 4-0 Watford, Premier League (April 2016)
  • Arsenal 1-2 Watford, FA Cup (March 2016)
  • Watford 0-3 Arsenal, Premier League (October 2015)
Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:25
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1' - Referee Neil Swarbrick gets the match underway at Vicarage Road.

Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:30
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4' - Laurent Koscielny attempts to play Alexandre Lacazette in on goal with a through ball down the right hand side but his low pass has far too much on it and Heurelho Gomes collects the ball comfortably.

Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:35
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7' - Alexandre Lacazette makes another good run in behind and this time he does get on the end of a teammate's through ball, as Hector Bellerin picks him out down the wing. The France striker attempts to cross the ball in towards Danny Welbeck but Watford manager to clear the danger.

Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:38
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Liam Corless14 October 2017 17:41

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