Arsenal 3-2 Watford:Aubameyang scores brace as Hornets get relegated
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang scored a brace as Arsenal edged Watford 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium as it was confirmed that the Hornets will play in the championship next season.
Arsenal took the lead from the penalty spot after Craig Dawson carelessly lunged into the back of Alexandre Lacazette,although that was after a long VAR check.
Roberto Pereyra had a shot that was saved by Emiliano Martinez,while Rob Holding had to block a Troy Deeney header will his face. Before Kieran Tierney found the net with a shot at the other end.
Watford gifted Arsenal their third goal as Aubameyang controlled a long throw and scored with an overhead kick from six yards out.
Although,Arsenal also returned the favor by gifting the Hornets a lifeline as David Luiz's sliding lunge made contact with former Gunner Danny Welbeck before it wad tapped home by Troy Deeney befote the break.
Watford made it 3-2 as Danny Welbeck scored against his former employers in the 66th minute.
Welbeck again tested Martinez as he back heeled a clever effort that was saved by the keeper, before Troy Deeney sent a late header over the crossbar.
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