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Arsenal Vs Watford: Player ratings – Holding holds his place?

By Andrew Dowdeswell

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

Arsenal hosted Watford on Saturday afternoon as they returned to Premier League action. Here are the player ratings from the 2-0 victory.

Watford arrived at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon with no intention of sitting deep and soaking up the pressure. They pressed, they harried, they hounded. And, ultimately, they fell short. But only just. Arsenal had to work hard for the win but they got it eventually. Two late goals, three precious points. It was a riveting affair.

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Here are the player ratings from the 2-0 victory.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: goalkeeper Petr Cech of Arsenal receives treatment prior to being substitued for an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: goalkeeper Petr Cech of Arsenal receives treatment prior to being substitued for an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Watford FC at Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

Goalkeeper

GK. Arsenal. PETR CECH. 6.5. Unfortunate to get an injury. Made a few good saves and clearances from crosses and set-pieces, but all of which were nothing that wouldn’t have been expected of him. Unfortunate to get injured just before half-time, pulling his left hamstring when taking a goal kick. Hopefully, his absence is not too extended.