ARSENAL PREVIEW: WATFORD (H)

Arsenal will be looking to continue their recent strong form as they host a Watford side who have started the season in inspired form.

The Gunners beat Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday to cap off a very positive week for Unai Emery's men.

The form of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been great for Arsenal fans to see with the pair on a hot streak of form.

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TEAM NEWS:

Arsenal defender Sokratis is set to continue starting every game for the Gunners as he has recovered from a dead leg.

Emile Smith sustained a hip injury on Wednesday night and the youngster will be assessed before the visit of the Hornets.

EMERY'S COMMENTS:

Unai Emery has refused to be drawn on the Aaron Ramsey contract saga that has broken out in the media this week.

Ramsey and the club have stopped negotiations with the two parties failing to agree terms on a deal.

"There are three aspects: the player and their family, the club, and the team," Emery said in his pre-match press conference.

"My focus is on the team, preparing with every player only thinking for the match tomorrow. Each player has individual aspects to work on or to speak with the club or the team."

STATS:

Arsenal have won eight out of the last 10 Premier League meetings between the two sides.

A draw looks unlikely with only one level game, way back 34 years ago (1-1 at Highbury).

BETTING ODDS/PREDICTION:

Arsenal are big favourites going into this game, despite the difference in league position between the opponents.

1/2 on you can get the Gunners to win at the Emirates.

I think Arsenal will carry on their impressive form, with Emery's tactics and style beginning to show in his side's performances.

2-0 Arsenal