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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Watford vs Arsenal, player ratings: Shkodran Mustafi and Alex Iwobi impress in crucial win

Arsenal earned three crucial points in their fight for the top four after holding off a dogged 10-man Watford at Vicarage Road.

The result means Arsenal climb back into the top four and puts them in a strong position to clinch a Champions League place. 

The Gunners got off to the perfect start when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang closed down Ben Foster to score a bizarre opening goal.

And things only got worse for Watford when Troy Deeney was sent off for throwing an elbow. 

The Hornets battled on but could not find a way through Arsenal's dogged defence in the second half. 

Take a look through the gallery to see how every player rated.

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