Arsenal's Collapse at Watford: A Tale of Two Halves

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 15 September 2019.

On Sunday, Arsenal's 2-0 lead at Vicarage Road was blown as Watford fought back to draw 2-2, in a match that saw Quique Sanchez Flores enjoy a happy return to Watford.

Watford's second-half comeback was sparked by Sanchez Flores, who was appointed as the Hornets' boss for the second time last week after a poor start to the season.

Sanchez Flores' team was boosted by a series of defensive mistakes from Arsenal, including a gift of possession to Tom Cleverley, who pulled a goal back for Watford.

David Luiz's foul on Roberto Pereyra gave Watford a penalty, which Pereyra slotted home to level the score.

Watford's second-half display was impressive, with Deulofeu curling just wide and Ismaila Sarr scuffing a great chance for his first goal in English football off target.

However, it was Abdoulaye Doucoure who squandered the best chance of all for a winner deep into stoppage time when he shot too close to Bernd Leno with just the German goalkeeper to beat.

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