Last-gasp win for Arsenal
FT Watford 1 Arsenal 2
Robin van Persie had the last say as Arsenal snatched a narrow 2-1 victory at Barclays Premiership bottom club Watford.
The Hornets had looked set for a hard-earned point until the Dutchman struck with seven minutes remaining.
Gilberto had given the Gunners a first-half lead but that lasted just four minutes before Tommy Smith beat Jens Lehmann to set up a captivating encounter.
Arsenal made a change a minute later, Theo Walcott replacing the disappointing Alexander Hleb, before Fabregas and Clichy both fired good chances over.
Henderson replaced McNamee in the 78th minute before Francis was booked for a raised foot and Julio Baptista replaced Rosicky for Arsenal only to roll a great chance just wide.
Adebayor did likewise but van Persie showed them how it was done in the 83rd minute by latching on to a Walcott through-ball, turning DeMerit in the box and curling past Foster.
