Watford vs Arsenal, player ratings: Shkodran Mustafi and Alex Iwobi impress in crucial win
The result means Arsenal climb back into the top four and puts them in a strong position to clinch a Champions League place
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal earned three crucial points in their fight for the top four after holding off a dogged 10-man Watford at Vicarage Road.
The result means Arsenal climb back into the top four and puts them in a strong position to clinch a Champions League place.
The Gunners got off to the perfect start when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang closed down Ben Foster to score a bizarre opening goal.
And things only got worse for Watford when Troy Deeney was sent off for throwing an elbow.
The Hornets battled on but could not find a way through Arsenal's dogged defence in the second half.
Take a look through the gallery to see how every player rated.
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