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Owen predicts Arsenal vs. Watford

Adam HamdaniAdam Hamdani1 min read
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Owen predicts Arsenal vs. Watford

Premier League legend Michael Owen has predicted Arsenal to beat Watford this weekend, when the two sides meet at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are in desperate need of points, sat 11 points behind table toppers Leicester City in the Premier League as they bid to win their first title in over 12 seasons. Arsene Wenger’s side are also behind north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur by six points but have a game in hand and face the possibility of finishing behind them for the first time during the Frenchman’s 20 year spell at the club.

Owen, however, as reported by the as reported by the Independent, believes that Arsenal will make up ground on their opponents this weekend by beating Watford, having lost to them when last the two sides met in the FA Cup quarter final.

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The Gunners will be looking for revenge after their FA Cup Quarter-Final defeat at the hands of the Hornets earlier in the month; Arsenal played well at Goodison in their last PL game and they can take the points against a Watford side who have had an excellent first season back in the PL and can look forward to a Wembley visit later in the month.

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Arsenal face Watford on Saturday afternoon as the Gunners bid to overturn their fortunes over recent seasons.

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