Premier League 2017/18: Arsenal 3-0 Watford, 5 Talking Points

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Mohamed Elneny was a pivotal midfielder in a crucial Arsenal win

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Poor passing, poor shooting and missed a penalty: Troy Deeney

Troy Deeney and Richarlison lacked 'cojones'

When Arsenal faced Watford earlier this season, the game was heavily one-sided in favour of the then-home team and the Watford captain, Troy Deeney, claimed winning against Arsenal was easy simply because his side could 'bully' them while also claiming that the Gunners lacked 'cojones' to put up a fight.

Fast forward to today and things couldn't have been more contradictory. The English striker lost 12 of his 21 duels to Shkodran Mustafi - and Calum Chambers who came on late in the second half - and has a pass percentage of only 55% for the whole ninety minutes.

Richarlison, on the other hand, had a much better game but tried to cheat the referee again tonight going down on occasions but Martin Atkinson was having none of it.

Deeney's been labelled a 'bully' by many vocal supporters but judging by Mustafi's performance today - and the goal he scored for Arsenal - it seems like Deeney was the one being bullied.

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