Although a 2nd leg tie remains, set to be played this Wednesday, the 2-0 deficit leaves little hope of Arsenal progressing in the Champions League at the expense of holders Barcelona.
And although the Gunners remain in the mix of the English Premier League title race, the 8-point gap between them and leaders Leicester City makes the fight for the league crown an uphill battle.
The FA Cup is one tournament, however, that the north London giants stand a great chance of winning. Fellow Premier League side Watford stand in the way of Arsenal and a spot in the semi-finals, though. Will the Gunners book their ticket to Wembley?
Team news – who’s fit and who’s not?
Selection headache is the most befitting way to describe the injury crisis on Arsene Wenger’s hands, as six senior players are sidelined: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jack Wilshere, Thomas Rosicky, Aaron Ramsey, Santi Cazorla, and Petr Cech.
In addition, Arsenal’s three senior (only) center-backs – Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, and Gabriel Paulista – are all doubtful for the game, meaning the Gunners may have to play a make-shift back four with Calum Chambers and Nacho Monreal in the middle.
Watford will be without Tommie Hoban, whilst the unfit Joel Ekstrand joins Miguel Britos and Craig Cathcart (calf) on the list of doubtful players.
Head to head
It has been more than three years since Wenger’s boys last lost an FA Cup game, and are thus expected to pip the Hornets to a spot in the last 4.
In addition, Arsenal have not dropped a single point in their last 6 encounters with Watford in all competitions, an winning run which stretches back until 1999.
Furthermore, the reigning FA Cup champions have kept three clean sheets in their last 5 cup games at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are favorites, but Wenger is wary of Watford's strikig force nonetheless
Which channel is broadcasting Arsenal vs Watford on TV or Online?
The Emirates Stadium will be the venue for Sunday's clash between the Gunners and the Hornets. If you live too far way, no worries. LiveSoccerTV.com has plenty of good choices to watch this weekend's FA Cup tie via your TV, computer, phone, or tablet. Here are some options to view the match for fans residing elsewhere in England and in the following countries:
- In the USA at 08:30 EST on: Fox Sports 1 USA, Fox Sports GO, Fox Soccer 2GO USA
- In UK at 13:30 GMT on: BT Sport 2, BT Sport Live Streaming, BBC Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live
- In Canada at 08:30 ET on: Sportsnet World, Sportsnet World Now
Live elsewhere? Check out our special Arsenal vs Watford broadcast page for viewing times and options for your current location.
*NOTE: Live broadcat data is subject to change*
Key stats
- The Gunners have won 8 of their last 10 FA Cup matches.
- Arsenal have come out triumphant against Watford in their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Watford have failed to score in their last 3 games.
- The north London giants are undefeated in their last 21 FA Cup games vs Premier League side on home ground.
- The last time the Gunners lost at home to a Premier League side in the FA Cup was in 1997 vs Leeds United.
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