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Emile Smith Rowe misses Arsenal's clash vs Watford

Emile Smith Rowe has missed Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Watford on Sunday after testing positive for Covid.

Auba takes Arsenal swipe as he declares he’s finally ‘at home’

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has proclaimed he’s finally “at home” in a veiled dig at his former club Arsenal.

Arteta tips ‘natural’ leader for Arsenal captaincy

Mikel Arteta has hailed Martin Odegaard’s natural leadership qualities but has called on the Norway captain to add more goals to his game.

Watford v Arsenal: match preview

With West Ham and Manchester United, the two teams directly above Arsenal, playing Liverpool and Manchester City, respectively, this weekend, the Gunners will feel this game represents an excellent chance to make inroads on fourth place, regardless of the fact they also have three games in hand. Three wins in a row for Mikel Arteta’s side have improved the mood at the Emirates no end after what was a scratchy start to the year. For Roy Hodgson, the euphoria of a point at Old Trafford last week is tempered by only one win this year. Three points from the last safe spot, Watford’s need for a win is more pressing than Arsenal’s, but three league goals all year tells all about where their current weakness lies. Conrad Leach