Arsenal vs Watford preview: Holders looking to get back to winning ways
A look ahead to the FA Cup fixture at the Emirates
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.It’s a big game for…
Olivier Giroud: The French man scored twice, ending his goal draught in Arsenal’s replay win over Hull. Giroud will have to continue is form here with the being hit with injuries.
Weird stat…
0: Watford have not conceded any goals in their campaign in the FA cup this season and have failed to score in their last three games in all competition.
Remember when…
Watford beat Arsenal in the 1986/87 FA Cup quarter finals, the Hornets came back from a goal down to beat the Gunners 3-1.
Player to watch…
Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo: Both Watford’s front men can cause real damage to Arsenal hope of winning the FA Cup for the third in a row, the first time it will be done by any team in English football for 138 years. Ighalo and Deeney have been a problem to the big teams this season, scoring against Chelsea, Liverpool and may well end Arsenal chances.
Past three-meetings…
Watford 0 Arsenal 3 (Sanchez, Giroud, Ramsey), Premier League, October 2015.
Watford 1 (Smith) Arsenal 2 (Van Persie, Gilberto Silva), Premier League, December 2006.
Arsenal 3(Adebayor, Stewart OG, Henry) vs Watford 0, Premier League, October 2006.
Form guide…
Arsenal: DLLLDW
Watford: LWWDLL
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 13:30
TV: Live on BT Sport 2, Sunday 13th March.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments