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Elliott Jackson

'New manager bounce!' - Arsenal fans fearing the worst after Watford sack Javi Gracia

Arsenal fans have taken to social media to voice their frustrations after Watford sacked Javi Gracia.

The Hornets replaced the Spaniard with former boss Quique Sanchez Flores on Saturday, announcing the 54-year-old's appointment just 30 minutes later.

With Watford rock bottom of the Premier League table, with only a point to their name, Flores will be tasked with addressing their poor start to the season.

The club are on an eight-game winless run, last tasting victory against Huddersfield Town in April.

Their next fixtures after the International break is, of course, against Arsenal.

Javi Garcia manager / head coach of Watford during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Watford (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

The Gunners are fifth in the table after collecting seven points from their first four matches.

However, the Arsenal faithful are already concerned about a potential 'new manager bounce' which has cost them before.

Southampton beat them directly after sacking Mark Hughes last season.

Despite being in the relegation zone at the time, Ralph Hassenhuttl's man claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory.

This latest managerial switch has brought back those bad memories for Arsenal fans.

They took to social media to voice there disappointment at Watford's decision and here is the best of their reaction on Twitter.

Both clubs go into the game on the back of draws in their last Premier League outing.

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