EPL 2016/17: Arsenal 1-2 Watford, 5 Talking Points

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Arsenal were shocking on the night

#4 Arsenal’s title challenge is over

Arsenal v Watford - Premier League : News Photo
Arsenal have blown it yet again

The Gunners had a great opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea, considering the fact that Conte’s side were traveling to Anfield to face a wounded Liverpool. Arsenal, however, had to take care of matters at home, something they failed to do, effectively ending their title challenge. Instead of possibly reducing the gap to five points, their defeat, coupled with Chelsea’s point at Anfield, has increased that gap to nine points.

What makes matters worse for the Gunners faithful is that Spurs moved ahead of Arsene Wenger’s side despite only managing a point against Sunderland.

The Gunners now travel to Stamford Bridge to face off against Chelsea and nothing less than a win would do for Wenger’s side if they are to at least compete for a top-two spot. With the transfer window also coming to a close and Wenger expressing his desire to not sign a big name in said window, it could be a troubled few months for the North London side.

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