Arsenal vs Watford player ratings: Nothing gained, nothing lost

7.6. Did his part really well on the right-hand side, particularly defensively, which has been the question of his usage here. Didn’t need to do much else, as Pepe was staying plenty involved in the attack. As the match played on, Maitland-Niles got more involved in the attack, including tremendous penetration just past the hour mark to nearly nick himself a goal.. RB. Arsenal. AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES

8.4. Fortunate deflection on the goal, but still credit for taking the shot. Even more credit for that perfect arching throw-in that found Aubameyang for the third goal. It overshadowed what had been a fairly subpar performance before that, but it was all good from those goal contributions, as he settled into his usual remarkable self in the second half.. LB. Arsenal. KIERAN TIERNEY