The Gunners faced their London side in a pre-season friendly. Mikel Arteta side beat Watford 4-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Wednesday July 28th 2021.
Recall that the Gunners were scheduled to travel to United States of America for their pre-season tour, but they canceled the tour due to Covid-19 scare.
Arsenal looked comfortable all through the game on Wednesday evening, scoring three goals in the second half. Eddie Nketiah gave Arsenal the lead following Willian's through ball.
But Watford equalised after Mohamed Elneny was caught in possession and Philip Zinckernagel found the back of the net from close range.
In the second half, Mikel Arteta made several changes and continued their constant pressure on the defense of the visiting team.
Finally, the Gunners took the lead after Ainsley Maitland-Niles was fouled in the box, Lacazette slotted home his penalty to make it 2-1.
Arsenal extended their lead with the third goal, Emile Smith Rowe found Kieran Tierney who smashed a half volley into the back of the net.
Emile Smith Rowe played a big part in Arsenal's third, centering for Kieran Tierney to smash a half volley into the back of the net. And 18-year-old Azeez scored the fourth.
Arsenal XI: Leno, Cedric, Chambers, Mari, Tavares, Lokonga, Elneny, Nelson, Willian, Nketiah, Aubameyang.
Substitutes: Runarsson, Bellerin, Holding, Tierney, Partey, Pepe, Lacazette, Kolasinac, Azeez, Smith Rowe, Maitland-Niles
Watford XI: Bachmann, Ngakia, Kabasele, Cathcart, Masina, Etebo, Louza, Zinckernagel, Sarr, Dennis, King.
Substitutes: Elliot, Ngakia, Agyakwa, Abbott, Wise, Lo-Everton, Gosling, Baah, Crichlow, Fletcher, Trialist
📸 Source: Arsenal/website
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