Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford. Arsenal head into Saturday's Premier League showdown with Watford having recorded six successive victories in all competitions. Watford remain in fourth place in the top-flight standings, but the Hornets are without a win since before the international break. Arsenal © Reuters Arsenal have been far from convincing in many of their opening eight matches of the season, but half-a-dozen wins in all competitions have given Unai Emery something to work with at the Emirates Stadium. The Spaniard will want to see improvements from a defence which continues to look susceptible when put under pressure, but Emery will be delighted that his first-team squad have already started to develop a winning mentality. Last week's clash with Everton could have gone a different way with the Toffees squandering numerous chances at the Emirates Stadium, while the Gunners were fortunate to go two goals ahead with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's effort coming from an offside position. However, Emery will take all of the luck that he can at a time when Arsenal have avoided dropping off the pace after defeats to both Manchester City and Chelsea during the opening two weekends of the campaign. The North London outfit have now netted at least two goals in each of their last seven matches, and Emery's side will prevail more often than not should they continue to create so many opportunities in the final third. No player is yet to score more than two goals in the Premier League, but as many as nine members of the squad have gotten on the scoresheet and that will reassure Emery that he does not have to rely on Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. Danny Welbeck has also put himself back into the equation with a double against Brentford in the EFL Cup, and the England international now has four strikes from two starts and four substitute outings in all competitions. The fixture list is relatively kind to Arsenal until the end of November and if another positive result can be recorded on Saturday afternoon, they can continue to be an active part in the race for the title and top four this season. Recent form: LLWWWW Recent form (all competitions): WWWWWW Watford © Reuters Watford have lost some of the momentum which they had put together before the international break, but there is an argument that the Hornets should still be considered as one of the form teams in the country. A narrow home defeat to Manchester United ended the club's winning start to the campaign, but decisions went against Watford in their Premier League visit to Fulham and the EFL Cup tie with Tottenham Hotspur. Timothy Fosu-Mensah should have been sent off for Fulham during the first half at Craven Cottage, and Christian Kabasele was unfortunate to be dismissed against Spurs when Watford held a 1-0 lead heading into the closing stages. Both calls have potentially denied Watford two more wins, but the circumstances of the draws will at least reassure Javi Gracia that his team are not doing too much wrong at a time when expectations are increasing at Vicarage Road. A trip to the Emirates Stadium continues a tough set of fixtures for Watford, but Gracia will be aware that the short trip to North London is the last showdown with a top-six club until November 24. That could result in Gracia attempting to ease the pressure on his side this weekend, with Watford still sitting in a Champions League spot and - perhaps more importantly - holding an 11-point cushion above the relegation zone. The latter will remain Watford's main objective for the campaign, although Gracia will be aware that a failure to build on a positive start could lead to him losing his job at the end of the season. The Watford hierarchy have shown that they are ruthless when it comes to hiring and firing their managers but if Gracia's players continue to impress on the pitch, that should minimise any upheaval off it and that can only help the club's progression. Recent form: WWWWLD Recent form (all competitions): WWWLDD Team News © Reuters Welbeck will likely have to make do with a place among the replacements despite having already scored in three different competitions this season. Sokratis Papastathopoulous remains a doubt through injury, although it has been suggested that the centre-back is not far away from a return after missing the EFL Cup tie in midweek. Lucas Torreira is expected to get the nod over Matteo Guendouzi in the centre of the pitch. Watford have been dealt a blow with the news that Daryl Janmaat is likely to be sidelined until November with a knee injury. Kabasele will also be suspended for Saturday's fixture providing that Watford are unsuccessful with an appeal over his dismissal against Spurs. Arsenal possible starting lineup: Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Sokratis, Monreal; Ramsey, Xhaka, Torreira; Ozil, Aubameyang, Lacazette Watford possible starting lineup: Foster; Janmaat, Cathcart, Mariappa, Holebas, Pereyra, Capoue, Doucoure, Hughes; Gray, Deeney Head To Head Saturday's meeting represents just the 29th competitive clash between the two clubs, with Arsenal registering 15 wins in comparison to 12 victories for Watford. The last seven matches since October 2015 have been fiercely contested, with Arsenal winning four times and Watford prevailing on three occasions. Last season's corresponding fixture ended in March ended in a 3-0 victory for the Gunners. We say: Arsenal 3-1 Watford Watford possess the players and the style of play to trouble the Arsenal defence, but the Gunners' attack is starting to fire on all cylinders and we think that Emery's side will have more than enough to register a fifth successive triumph in the Premier League.<doc-sep>Unai Emery is looking to make it five straight Premier League victories when his side welcome Watford to the Emirates on Saturday. Sokratis Papastathopoulos missed the EFL Cup win over Brentford after picking up a dead leg against Everton last Sunday. The defender is expected to recover in time for the weekend, however. Henrikh Mkhitaryan also expected to make the squad after shaking off the ankle injury suffered in the Europa League clash against Vorskla Poltava. As for Watford, Javi Garcia could be without Troy Deeney. The striker, who is itching to play could have injections to boost his chances of playing Saturday after suffering ligament damage in the draw with Fulham. A win for Arsenal would lift them above the Hornets who currently hold 4th. Leaders Liverpool take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for the evening kick off. Score predictions for Arsenal, Gooners ? Let us know in the comments…<doc-sep>James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images Arsenal are favoured to win for the seventh game in a row in all competitions when Watford visit the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners have recovered from losing their first two matches under head coach Unai Emery to put together an impressive run. Watford's own winning start was ended by Manchester United, but the Hornets recovered enough to earn a point at Fulham last week. It means Watford remain in the top four where Arsenal hope to finish under Emery following two seasons without UEFA Champions League football. Solidifying a shaky defense remains the Spaniard's priority. Emery can count on Watford striker Andre Gray testing his back four, while Hornets boss Javi Gracia will hope Troy Deeney is fully fit. Odds (per OddsShark) Arsenal: -222 (bet $222 to win $100) Watford : +550 : +550 Draw: +375 Video Play Button Videos you might like Date: Saturday, September 29 Time: 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET TV Info: NBC Sports Gold Live Stream: NBC Sports App, BBC Sport (web updates) Deeney is dealing with an ankle problem perhaps requiring him to take injections to play on Saturday, per Giuseppe Muro of the London Evening Standard. The 30-year-old will be a big miss if he's unable to play, particularly in this fixture. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images He prompted controversy when he questioned Arsenal's bravery after scoring in a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road last season. Deeney was jeered at the Emirates when he saw a penalty saved as the Gunners won the return fixture 3-0 back in March. There is still tension brewing between Deeney and the north London club. He recently criticised England manager Gareth Southgate for selecting Danny Welbeck, despite the Gunners forward being a squad player at club level. Welbeck has offered a terse response, per Metro: "It is for Gareth to decide who he picks in the squad, not for me or you to say." The former Manchester United man has scored four times this season, following his brace against Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Yet he isn't the striker Watford should be most concerned about. MB Media/Getty Images Instead, Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have combined to score four times in the league. Lacazette assisted one of Aubameyang's goals, proof of the quality of this dynamic partnership. One reason they are thriving is a more direct supply line. Emery has full-backs Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin playing high and relentlessly whipping in crosses. Monreal could thrive since Hornets right-back Daryl Janmaat will miss the game. The Netherlands international faces an absence of six weeks after an operation on his knee, per BBC Sport. Marc Navarro could play, according to the same source. He would face a difficult challenge trying to subdue Arsenal's dangerous left flank with Aubameyang ahead of Monreal. Emery's biggest selection headache could involve Aaron Ramsey, after talks over a new deal have broken down between the midfielder and the Gunners. James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images BBC Sport's David Ornstein has reported Arsenal ended negotiations despite fresh terms being agreed with the playmaker whose contract expires in 2019. Emery may take the opportunity to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan or Alex Iwobi back into the starting XI at the tip of midfield. Arsenal have enough firepower to edge past Watford no matter what combination Emery chooses in the final third.<doc-sep>Arsenal hosted Watford on Saturday afternoon as they returned to Premier League action. Here are five things we learned from the 2-0 win. Arsenal were able to squeeze out another victory against Watford on Saturday afternoon, their fifth in succession in the Premier League. They did not play especially well and were under pressure for much of the match. But they battled through difficult periods and found two late goals to secure the three points. Here are five things we learned from the 2-0 win. 5. The pros and cons of Ramsey starting Aaron Ramsey is one of Arsenal’s best players. It is natural for Unai Emery to want to play him. Every manager wants to play his best players. It gives his team the best chance of winning. And Ramsey gives Arsenal the best chance of winning. But that does not mean that he should be starting. Want your voice heard? Join the Pain In The Arsenal team! Write for us! I can understand Emery wanting to start Ramsey. But it’s clear that he will not be a part of the future of this team — and he doesn’t actually fit into the current system that Emery is employing, nevermind once he departs. It might be time for Emery to plan for the future, a future that will almost certainly not include Ramsey. It seems clear that the club, with or without Emery’s blessing, has chosen to move on from Ramsey. It thereby seems sensible that Emery begins to set his team up without Ramsey. He will have to soon, so why not get ahead of the game.<doc-sep>
Arsenal v Watford Betting: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions In strong form despite their fragile backline, Al Hain-Cole expects the Gunners to take maximum points in a high-scoring clash against Gracia's men Arsenal will be looking to extend their winning streak when they welcome Watford to the Emirates Stadium for Saturday’s Premier League clash. After starting his reign with two consecutive defeats, Unai Emery has bounced back to oversee six wins in a row in all competitions. Latest Odds Having run out 3-0 winners when the sides met at this ground last season, they are 21/50 (1.42) favourites with 888Sport to make it seven successive victories in this one. However, the Hornets came out on top in the two meetings prior to that 3-0 defeat, and are priced at 6/1 (7.00) to pull off another shock win here. None of the 17 previous encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 4/1 (5.00) on them cancelling each other out for the first time since 1984. Team News Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Sokratis Papastathopolous will both face late fitness tests as they return from injury, although Sead Kolasinac, Carl Jenkinson, Dinos Mavropanos, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Laurent Koscielny all remain sidelined. Christian Kabasele is suspended after getting sent off in Wednesday’s EFL Cup defeat to Tottenham, while Gerard Deulofeu and Tom Cleverley are both hoping to return from injury lay-offs. Fragile defences While six wins from the last six matches suggest definite signs of improvement, Emery is still struggling to solve the defensive issues that plagued the team under his predecessor Arsene Wenger. The Gunners have kept just one clean sheet in eight fixtures so far this campaign, albeit finding the net in each of the last seven at the other end of the pitch. Although their strong recent form should be enough to see off a visiting team that has lost 11 and won just won of their previous 14 league away games, it is hard to see Arsenal holding firm at the back. Predictions On target in all eight of their fixtures so far this season, Watford are worth backing at 31/20 (2.55) to at least score a goal on their way to defeat against their in-form hosts. Arsenal to win & both teams to score for a 1pt stake at 31/20 (2.55) with 888Sport