Emile Smith Rowe scored a second-half goal which proved enough to give Arsenal victory against Watford, the Gunners thus extending their unbeaten to 10 matches. the win took Arsenal to fifth position in the table with 20 points.

In manager Mikel Arteta's 100th game in charge, Arsenal had to work hard for all three points though, after a missed penalty in the first half and disallowed goals on either side of the break.