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Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has scrutinised Mikel Arteta’s role in Arsenal’s third goal against Watford on Sunday, claiming the fourth official could have done more to prevent the Spaniard’s involvement.

The Gunners' manager stepped outside his technical area to receive the ball on the touchline, quickly passing it to Bukayo Saka for a quick throw-in.

The England international did just that, sparking a counterattack that found its way to Gabriel Martinelli, who blasted his shot past a helpless Ben Foster in the Hornets’ net.

While at the time it looked like a two-goal cushion for a lead that could have stretched further in the game, the finish proved vital as the home side scored late to turn up the pressure.

Goals from Martin Odegaard, Saka and Martinelli wrapped up all three points in a devastating attacking display from the visitors, though an overhead kick from Cucho Hernandez and a goal from former Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko gave the game a tense finish.

Arteta refused to take credit for the part he played in the