Arsenal have confirmed their line-up to take on Watford today, with Sokratis returning from injury, and Torreira keeping his league place ahead of Guendouzi.
There has been talk of Leno making more appearances after impressing Unai Emery in recent weeks, not today will not see him make his Premier League debut.
Arsenal welcome Watford to the Emirates Stadium this weekend which could well prove a big result for either side in their push for a place in Europe next season.
The Hornets are this term’s surprise package, picking up wins against Tottenham, while keeping the pace with the top of the table with four wins and a draw from their six league outings.
Former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins has claimed that Hector Bellerin has taken steps backwards, highlighted by his penalty error for Arsenal this weekend.
The Spanish defender broke through into the squad three years ago, taking full advantage of injuries to previously favoured pair Calum Chambers and Mathieu Debuchy, and has been highly rated ever since.
Arsenal lost to Watford this weekend in somewhat controversial circumstances, but top professional referee Mark Clattenburg insists one of those situations was officiated correctly.
The Gunners led the weekend’s Premier League clash with Watford at the half-time interval, but ended up on the losing end thanks to a penalty and a possible offside goal.
Tony Cascarino has claimed that Arsenal are soft from the core out, claiming that big decisions are palmed off.
The Gunners have come under strong criticism following their loss to Watford this weekend, and the latest comments move to claim that the club is ‘soft’, citing the board’s decision to shy away from the big decision on Arsene Wenger as breeding for that frail mentality.
Arsenal make the short trip to Vicarage Road to take on Watford in Saturday’s evening match-up, and we have some doubts coming into the game.
We are set to take on the Hornets without senior defenders Laurent Koscielny, Shkodran Mustafi and Per Mertesacker, and this match will be no guaranteed win. If a guarantee is what you need you should try out Team Profit who provide Match Betting solutions.
Watford have pulled out of a deal to sign Kieran Gibbs from Arsenal today, after failing to agree personal terms.
The left-back had been expected to complete a deal with the Hornets after a fee had been agreed between the two clubs, but the two parties have seemingly failed to agree terms.
Mario Lemina has admitted to being ‘flattered’ by the interest shown in him by Arsenal and Watford at present.
The midfielder is currently playing for Juventus, but is used sparingly at the club, and could be open to a move which will guarantee him more regular action.