Watford and Arsenal drew 2-2 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 5 stage in the 2019 season. The match was played at Vicarage Road in Watford. Anthony Taylor, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Watford vs Arsenal meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Watford and Arsenal. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 5 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Watford and Arsenal drew 2-2 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 5 stage in the 2019 season. The match was played at Vicarage Road in Watford. Anthony Taylor, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Watford vs Arsenal meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Watford and Arsenal. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 5 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi (Picture: Getty) Chelsea and Real Madrid have expressed interest in Martin Zubimendi after Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. Mikel Arteta bolstered what was already a strong and deep Arsenal midfield with the £75m signing of Guimaraes. The Brazil international emerged as a top target for Arteta earlier in the summer and Arsenal finally made a breakthrough in transfer talks after weeks of negotiations. Guimaraes strengthens a Premier League title-winning midfield which already includes the likes of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Zubimendi. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Zubimendi made a superb start to his Arsenal career following last summer’s £60m move from Real Sociedad but lost his place in the team towards the end of the campaign. Lewis-Skelly started ahead of Zubimendi during the run-in and the Spain international was benched for Arsenal’s Champions League final against PSG. Zubimendi was included in Spain’s triumphant World Cup squad but barely featured for Luis de la Fuente’s side, making just one appearance during the tournament. Zubimendi holding the World Cup trophy (Picture: Getty) The 27-year-old could face an uncertain future at Arsenal given he was already struggling for minutes before Guimaraes’ arrival, with Chelsea and Real Madrid reportedly expressing interest in securing his signature. New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso worked with Zubimendi at Real Sociedad and tried to sign him last summer during his spell in charge of Real Madrid. Reports in Spain said Madrid were ‘gutted’ to miss out on a deal for Zubimendi and the La Liga giants are said to be interested in reviving their interest if Arsenal indicate he could be sold. Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) But Arsenal have ‘no desire’ to offload Zubimendi this summer, according to the Daily Express, and still view the Spaniard as a key member of Arteta’s squad. It is claimed Arteta also intends to keep hold of Zubimendi despite Guimaraes’ arrival as he plots a Premier League title defence and another Champions League challenge. While Arsenal appear determined not to sell Zubimendi, the report adds that ‘every player has his price’, with the club willing to change their stance should an ‘exorbitant fee’ arrive on the table. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYwnlGpNRnI/?hl=en Last week reports in Spain said Arsenal valued Zubimendi, now a World Cup, Premier League and European Championship winner, at around 90m euros (£77m). Amid speculation they could target Zubimendi, Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign his Arsenal teammate Lewis-Skelly. Chelsea have rejected the opportunity but should press ahead with their pursuit of Zubimendi, according to former Blues defender Glen Johnson. Chelsea were offered Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly (Picture: Getty) ‘I think he would be a brilliant signing for Chelsea,’ Johnson, who won the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, told SeatPin. ‘I’m not sure why Arsenal are even signing players to replace him when he was so influential for them last season. ‘He has worked with Alonso before at Real Sociedad, so Xabi must really like the player to be pushing to re-sign him at Chelsea. ‘He’s now a Premier League winner, so he’s only going to be a better player than what he was when they last worked together. ‘I’d be surprised if Arsenal let him go to Chelsea, but if they do, more fool them. He was brilliant last season and knows what it takes to win in the Premier League, which is exactly what Chelsea need. ‘He could be the backbone of Chelsea’s midfield next season, and if Alonso wants him as badly as being reported, then the club should do everything they can to sign him.’ Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against newly-promoted Coventry City a week on Friday. For
Julian Alvarez has spoken to Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone for the first time since declaring that he wants to leave the club in order to 'fulfil his dream'.
Arteta has personally asked for him to be signed this summer Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid star Marc Pubill to bolster his defence ahead of the new season. The Premier League champions have strengthened in midfield and in attack with Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis added to the squad for a combined fee of £109million. But problems in defence have the club eager to recruit another option at the back ahead of the defence of their title. Pubill has shone at Atletico after his move from Almeria a year ago, arriving as a full-back before featuring prominently at centre-half after the turn of the year. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The Spain international played the full 90 minutes in each of Atletico’s Champions League semi-finals against Arsenal with Arteta hugely impressed by the 23-year-old. According to AS, he immediately instructed Andrea Berta to ‘make a move’ for the defender, with the club’s sporting director approaching his former employers over a transfer. Arsenal were prepared to ‘break the bank’ to bring Pubill to north London but the report states things have gone no further with Atletico determined to hold onto their defender with talks also underway to tie him down to a new contract. Pubill is also said to be fully committed to the project in the Spanish capital. Pubill was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad (Picture: REUTERS) Arsenal boast perhaps the most formidable defence in club football but injury problems have been a growing issue. In addition to Pubill, the Gunners have also been linked with Barcelona star Jules Kounde and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa this summer. Jurrien Timber, Arteta’s first-choice right-back, has not played since March with a groin injury ruling him out of the season run-in and the World Cup with Netherlands. He has returned to training but his manager has been unable to provide a clear timescale for his return to the team. Ben White, another option at right-back and centre-half, suffered a knee injury in May that also ruled him out of the World Cup. The former Brighton star is fit again, featuring in pre-season. Timber has not played since March (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) William Saliba meanwhile is sidelined as a result of a back injury. He and the club opted against the option of surgery over the summer with the France international likely to miss the opening months of the new campaign. Elsewhere, Arsenal have explored a deal to sign another Atletico star in Julian Alvarez. The Argentina international is desperate to join Barcelona however with reports in Spain claiming he is not interested in a return to England. Atletico, furious with Barcelona’s public pursuit of the striker this summer, are refusing to sell him to their domestic rivals. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly facing an uncertain future after a poor series of performances in pre-season so far. The Spanish shot-stopper only joined the Gunners from rivals Chelsea last summer, and he never looked likely to be anything more than a backup option. David Raya is the clear first choice for Arsenal after […] The post Mikel Arteta will be questioning Arsenal star as report hints at transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.
With the new season just days away, most “ones to watch” lists include big names like Erling Haaland, Bruno Fernandes or Declan Rice. But some of the most interesting storylines heading into 2026/27 belong to players who aren’t yet household names, including one who’s just completed a British transfer record, and a 16-year-old who scored […] The post Top five Premier League players to watch for 2026/27 appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Mikel Arteta would not be drawn on the speculation around Myles Lewis-Skelly's future. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Gunners in the last couple of days with Manchester United and Chelsea two of the sides reported to have been offered the midfielder. Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring in the 1-1 draw with Como at Emirates Stadium and made a heart gesture towards all sides of the crowd.
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Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi (Picture: Getty) Chelsea and Real Madrid have expressed interest in Martin Zubimendi after Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. Mikel Arteta bolstered what was already a strong and deep Arsenal midfield with the £75m signing of Guimaraes. The Brazil international emerged as a top target for Arteta earlier in the summer and Arsenal finally made a breakthrough in transfer talks after weeks of negotiations. Guimaraes strengthens a Premier League title-winning midfield which already includes the likes of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Zubimendi. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Zubimendi made a superb start to his Arsenal career following last summer’s £60m move from Real Sociedad but lost his place in the team towards the end of the campaign. Lewis-Skelly started ahead of Zubimendi during the run-in and the Spain international was benched for Arsenal’s Champions League final against PSG. Zubimendi was included in Spain’s triumphant World Cup squad but barely featured for Luis de la Fuente’s side, making just one appearance during the tournament. Zubimendi holding the World Cup trophy (Picture: Getty) The 27-year-old could face an uncertain future at Arsenal given he was already struggling for minutes before Guimaraes’ arrival, with Chelsea and Real Madrid reportedly expressing interest in securing his signature. New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso worked with Zubimendi at Real Sociedad and tried to sign him last summer during his spell in charge of Real Madrid. Reports in Spain said Madrid were ‘gutted’ to miss out on a deal for Zubimendi and the La Liga giants are said to be interested in reviving their interest if Arsenal indicate he could be sold. Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) But Arsenal have ‘no desire’ to offload Zubimendi this summer, according to the Daily Express, and still view the Spaniard as a key member of Arteta’s squad. It is claimed Arteta also intends to keep hold of Zubimendi despite Guimaraes’ arrival as he plots a Premier League title defence and another Champions League challenge. While Arsenal appear determined not to sell Zubimendi, the report adds that ‘every player has his price’, with the club willing to change their stance should an ‘exorbitant fee’ arrive on the table. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYwnlGpNRnI/?hl=en Last week reports in Spain said Arsenal valued Zubimendi, now a World Cup, Premier League and European Championship winner, at around 90m euros (£77m). Amid speculation they could target Zubimendi, Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign his Arsenal teammate Lewis-Skelly. Chelsea have rejected the opportunity but should press ahead with their pursuit of Zubimendi, according to former Blues defender Glen Johnson. Chelsea were offered Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly (Picture: Getty) ‘I think he would be a brilliant signing for Chelsea,’ Johnson, who won the Premier League at Stamford Bridge, told SeatPin. ‘I’m not sure why Arsenal are even signing players to replace him when he was so influential for them last season. ‘He has worked with Alonso before at Real Sociedad, so Xabi must really like the player to be pushing to re-sign him at Chelsea. ‘He’s now a Premier League winner, so he’s only going to be a better player than what he was when they last worked together. ‘I’d be surprised if Arsenal let him go to Chelsea, but if they do, more fool them. He was brilliant last season and knows what it takes to win in the Premier League, which is exactly what Chelsea need. ‘He could be the backbone of Chelsea’s midfield next season, and if Alonso wants him as badly as being reported, then the club should do everything they can to sign him.’ Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against newly-promoted Coventry City a week on Friday. For
Julian Alvarez has spoken to Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone for the first time since declaring that he wants to leave the club in order to 'fulfil his dream'.
Arteta has personally asked for him to be signed this summer Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid star Marc Pubill to bolster his defence ahead of the new season. The Premier League champions have strengthened in midfield and in attack with Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis added to the squad for a combined fee of £109million. But problems in defence have the club eager to recruit another option at the back ahead of the defence of their title. Pubill has shone at Atletico after his move from Almeria a year ago, arriving as a full-back before featuring prominently at centre-half after the turn of the year. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The Spain international played the full 90 minutes in each of Atletico’s Champions League semi-finals against Arsenal with Arteta hugely impressed by the 23-year-old. According to AS, he immediately instructed Andrea Berta to ‘make a move’ for the defender, with the club’s sporting director approaching his former employers over a transfer. Arsenal were prepared to ‘break the bank’ to bring Pubill to north London but the report states things have gone no further with Atletico determined to hold onto their defender with talks also underway to tie him down to a new contract. Pubill is also said to be fully committed to the project in the Spanish capital. Pubill was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad (Picture: REUTERS) Arsenal boast perhaps the most formidable defence in club football but injury problems have been a growing issue. In addition to Pubill, the Gunners have also been linked with Barcelona star Jules Kounde and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa this summer. Jurrien Timber, Arteta’s first-choice right-back, has not played since March with a groin injury ruling him out of the season run-in and the World Cup with Netherlands. He has returned to training but his manager has been unable to provide a clear timescale for his return to the team. Ben White, another option at right-back and centre-half, suffered a knee injury in May that also ruled him out of the World Cup. The former Brighton star is fit again, featuring in pre-season. Timber has not played since March (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) William Saliba meanwhile is sidelined as a result of a back injury. He and the club opted against the option of surgery over the summer with the France international likely to miss the opening months of the new campaign. Elsewhere, Arsenal have explored a deal to sign another Atletico star in Julian Alvarez. The Argentina international is desperate to join Barcelona however with reports in Spain claiming he is not interested in a return to England. Atletico, furious with Barcelona’s public pursuit of the striker this summer, are refusing to sell him to their domestic rivals. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly facing an uncertain future after a poor series of performances in pre-season so far. The Spanish shot-stopper only joined the Gunners from rivals Chelsea last summer, and he never looked likely to be anything more than a backup option. David Raya is the clear first choice for Arsenal after […] The post Mikel Arteta will be questioning Arsenal star as report hints at transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.
With the new season just days away, most “ones to watch” lists include big names like Erling Haaland, Bruno Fernandes or Declan Rice. But some of the most interesting storylines heading into 2026/27 belong to players who aren’t yet household names, including one who’s just completed a British transfer record, and a 16-year-old who scored […] The post Top five Premier League players to watch for 2026/27 appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Mikel Arteta would not be drawn on the speculation around Myles Lewis-Skelly's future. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Gunners in the last couple of days with Manchester United and Chelsea two of the sides reported to have been offered the midfielder. Lewis-Skelly opened the scoring in the 1-1 draw with Como at Emirates Stadium and made a heart gesture towards all sides of the crowd.
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