Arsenal kept the pressure on league leaders Manchester City, courtesy of an impressive 3-0 win away at Watford on Saturday.
Starting with a full-strength XI, the Gunners were pushed all the way in the first-half by a hard-working and disciplined Watford side.
Alexis Sanchez tested Heurelho Gomes with a powerful effort.
However, the Hornets were always a threat on the break in the first-half, with Troy Deeney and then top-scorer Odion Ighalo going close.
Aaron Ramsey had a fine chance to open the scoring, only to fire over the bar from point-blank range.
After the break, the Gunners started to dominate as the home side tired. The opening goal eventually came on 62 minutes, when a superb passing move saw Mesut Ozil tackled in the box, leaving Sanchez to blast home in off the post.
Alexis Sanchez 10th goal in 6 games World class form #afc pic.twitter.com/aTEPz1sfuH
— #Principles….. (@GzaDaRambler) October 17, 2015
Six minutes later, sub Olivier Giroud doubled the visitors’ advantage after more clever play from Ozil.
Ramsey then netted a deserved third as the north Londoners powered to victory.
The win sees Arsenal stay just two points behind league leaders Man City, and with Sanchez and Ozil once again shining, a genuine title tilt looks on. As for Quique Sanchez Flores, his side’s lack of a cutting edge will no doubt concern the Spaniard.
(Highlights: Footytube)