Comeback kings Watford handed Arsenal a first defeat in eight matches as Marco Silva's men recovered from a one-goal deficit to snatch a dramatic 2-1 triumph at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Per Mertesacker marked his first Premier League start in 532 days with the opening goal, the German defender converting Grant Xhaka's corner in the 39th minute, to put Arsene Wenger's side on course for a fifth successive win in all competitions. However, Watford - who had scored late goals to pick up points against Swansea City and West Brom in their last two outings - once again demonstrated their new-found resiliency under manager Silva. A 71st-minute equaliser from the penalty spot by substitute...
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