Commentary:
90+8' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Ball possession: Arsenal: 61%, Watford: 39%.
90+7' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Sissoko from Watford trips Gabriel Martinelli
90+7' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+6' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
90+6' Goal kick for Watford.
90+5' A shot by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is blocked.
90+4' Watford with an attacking substitution here.
90+4' Craig Cathcart is leaving the field to be replaced by Ashley Fletcher in a tactical substitution.
90+3' Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Ismaila Sarr from Watford is ruled offside.
90+2' Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
90+2' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Nuno Tavares puts in a cross...
90+2' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' Albert Sambi Lokonga releases a shot, it's parried by Ben Foster but he can't hold onto it...
90+1' Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
90+1' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Martin Oedegaard takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
90' Ball possession: Arsenal: 64%, Watford: 36%.
89' SENT OFF! - Juraj Kucka gets his 2nd yellow card and is dismissed!89' The referee signals a free kick as Juraj Kucka from Watford trips Nuno Tavares
89' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
88' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
88' Goal kick for Watford.
87' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
87' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' Goal kick for Arsenal.
86' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
86' Emile Smith Rowe is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Elneny in a tactical substitution.
86' How did he miss that? Joshua King has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
86' Aaron Ramsdale could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
86' Danny Rose sends a long ball upfield.
85' Juraj Kucka shoots from outside the box, but Aaron Ramsdale has it under control
85' Ball possession: Arsenal: 64%, Watford: 36%.
85' Ainsley Maitland-Niles relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Poor play by Aaron Ramsdale as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
85' Kiko puts in a cross...
84' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
84' Juan Hernandez from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
83' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
83' A shot by Joshua King is blocked.
83' Juan Hernandez puts in a cross...
82' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
82' Kiko puts in a cross...
82' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Watford are in control of the ball.
81' Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
81' Arsenal start a counter attack.
81' Juraj Kucka is penalised for pushing Gabriel.
81' Juan Hernandez swings in a cross from the free kick.
80' Gabriel commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
80' Dangerous challenge by Gabriel from Arsenal. Joao Pedro on the receiving end of that.
80' Ball possession: Arsenal: 64%, Watford: 36%.
79' Joshua King from Watford is ruled offside.
78' Goal kick for Watford.
78' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
78' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
78' Martin Oedegaard sends a long ball upfield.
77' Arsenal plays a short goal kick.
77' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Arsenal: 65%, Watford: 35%.
74' Emmanuel Dennis is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Hernandez in a tactical substitution.
73' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
73' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
73' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal is ruled offside.
73' DISALLOWED GOAL! Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates but his goal will not stand!
73' Could be a good chance here as Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
73' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Juraj Kucka is penalised for pushing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
72' A shot by Joshua King is blocked.
72' Joao Pedro puts in a cross...
72' Watford are in control of the ball.
71' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Takehiro Tomiyasu relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Danny Rose swings in a cross from the free kick.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Nuno Tavares from Arsenal trips Ismaila Sarr
70' Ball possession: Arsenal: 68%, Watford: 32%.
70' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' The game is restarted.
69' Alexandre Lacazette is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Oedegaard in a tactical substitution.
68' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
68' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
68' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
67' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Takehiro Tomiyasu from Arsenal crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
67' Takehiro Tomiyasu from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
66' Joao Pedro from Watford commits a foul by elbowing Ben White
66' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
65' Arsenal plays a short goal kick.
65' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Arsenal: 68%, Watford: 32%.
64' Ismaila Sarr from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
64' Watford are trying to create something here.
63' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
63' Danny Rose from Watford sends a deflected cross into the box.
63' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' The game is restarted.
62' Watford with an attacking substitution here.
62' Ozan Tufan is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Pedro in a tactical substitution.
61' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
61' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Emile Smith Rowe puts in a cross...
61' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
60' Arsenal plays a short goal kick.
60' Ball possession: Arsenal: 68%, Watford: 32%.
60' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' The game is restarted.
58' Today's attendance is 59833.
57' Ismaila Sarr is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
57' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
56' G O O O A A A L! - Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal scores after his effort with the right foot is deflected past the goalkeeper.56' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' The game is restarted.
56' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' Ball possession: Arsenal: 68%, Watford: 32%.
55' A shot by Takehiro Tomiyasu is blocked.
55' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Albert Sambi Lokonga puts in a cross...
54' Yellow card for Moussa Sissoko.
54' Moussa Sissoko from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Albert Sambi Lokonga
54' Arsenal plays a short goal kick.
53' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford sends an effort wide of target
53' Moussa Sissoko puts in a cross...
52' Yellow card for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal trips Kiko
52' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
52' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
51' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
50' Great skill from Alexandre Lacazette as he dribbles past his opponents
50' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Watford: 29%.
49' Nicolas N'Koulou is penalised for pushing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
49' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal is ruled offside.
48' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Good effort by Albert Sambi Lokonga as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
47' Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
47' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
46' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Arsenal had the ball in their control, but couldn’t go into the pause with the lead.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Watford: 29%.
45+3' Alexandre Lacazette is penalised for pushing Juraj Kucka.
45+3' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
45+2' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+1' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Ozan Tufan from Watford trips Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
45' Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Watford: 29%.
44' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
44' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' It's a miraculous save by Ben Foster from Watford as he prevents a certain goal!
43' So nearly a goal there! Gabriel's header looked destined for the back of the net but Ben Foster saves it!
43' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
43' Danny Rose clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
43' Nuno Tavares puts in a cross...
43' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Emile Smith Rowe swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Rose from Watford trips Alexandre Lacazette
42' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
41' Ozan Tufan from Watford is ruled offside.
41' A shot by Danny Rose is blocked.
41' Joshua King of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
41' Ozan Tufan from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
40' Juraj Kucka sees his shot deflected off target
40' Albert Sambi Lokonga could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
40' Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Watford: 29%.
40' Goal kick for Watford.
39' A chance presents itself to Nuno Tavares from Arsenal but his header goes wide
39' Takehiro Tomiyasu puts in a cross...
39' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Albert Sambi Lokonga relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' A player from Watford takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
38' Ozan Tufan from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
38' Ainsley Maitland-Niles relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Ozan Tufan from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
37' Emmanuel Dennis from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
37' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Ball possession: Arsenal: 73%, Watford: 27%.
36' SAVED - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang takes the penalty, but Ben Foster saves it!
34' PENALTY - Danny Rose from Watford concedes a penalty for dangerous play against Alexandre Lacazette.
34' Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
34' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Bukayo Saka swings in a cross from the free kick.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Alexandre Lacazette
32' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Ozan Tufan from Watford trips Ben White
31' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
31' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
31' Yellow card for Juraj Kucka.
30' Reckless challenge there. Juraj Kucka commits a rough foul on Alexandre Lacazette
30' Nuno Tavares relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Danny Rose swings in a cross from the free kick.
30' Ball possession: Arsenal: 72%, Watford: 28%.
30' After a tactical foul, Takehiro Tomiyasu sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Takehiro Tomiyasu from Arsenal trips Ismaila Sarr
29' A shot by Albert Sambi Lokonga is blocked.
29' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal heads the ball to a team mate.
29' Bukayo Saka swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Dennis from Watford trips Bukayo Saka
28' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
28' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
27' Dangerous challenge by Danny Rose from Watford. Bukayo Saka on the receiving end of that.
26' Watford are in control of the ball.
26' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Arsenal: 76%, Watford: 24%.
24' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
23' Watford are trying to create something here.
22' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Emmanuel Dennis comes back onto the field.
22' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Ozan Tufan swings in a cross from the free kick.
22' The game is restarted.
21' Emmanuel Dennis is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
21' Emmanuel Dennis is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
20' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
20' After a tactical foul, Albert Sambi Lokonga sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
20' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Juraj Kucka
20' Watford start a counter attack.
20' Ball possession: Arsenal: 75%, Watford: 25%.
19' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Could be a good chance here as Takehiro Tomiyasu from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
19' The referee signals a free kick as Joshua King from Watford trips Ben White
18' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' The game is restarted.
18' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
17' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' A player from Watford takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
16' Goal kick for Watford.
16' Albert Sambi Lokonga fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
15' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Danger averted there as Nicolas N'Koulou from Watford clears the danger with a good tackle
15' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Ball possession: Arsenal: 73%, Watford: 27%.
14' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
14' Could be a good chance here as Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
13' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
12' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
12' Nuno Tavares from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
11' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Takehiro Tomiyasu puts in a cross...
11' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Watford: 29%.
10' Joshua King commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
10' Joshua King from Watford commits a foul by elbowing Gabriel
9' Ismaila Sarr is penalised for pushing Gabriel.
9' Danny Rose from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
8' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is ruled offside.
8' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Arsenal is revoked due to offside.
8' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
7' G O O O O A A A L! Arsenal score! Bukayo Saka is on the scoresheet.
7' A lob by Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal is cleared by the keeper.
7' Could be a good chance here as Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6' Craig Cathcart relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Nuno Tavares puts in a cross...
6' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
5' Arsenal plays a short goal kick.
5' Ismaila Sarr from Watford makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 83%, Watford: 17%.
5' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
4' Albert Sambi Lokonga from Arsenal chips the ball into the penalty box.
4' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
3' Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
3' Nicolas N'Koulou relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
2' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' A chance presents itself to Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal but his header goes wide
1' Takehiro Tomiyasu puts in a cross...
1' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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