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Late Drama Unfolds as Cleverley’s Heroic Strike Seals Watford’s Victory Over Arsenal
In a thrilling clash at Vicarage Road, Tom Cleverley’s stunning 92nd-minute goal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Watford over Arsenal, propelling them to fourth place in the English Premier League standings. The encounter showcased moments of brilliance, with Cleverley’s decisive strike being the highlight of the match.
The game marked Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi’s fourth English Premier League start for Arsenal, as he faced a resilient Watford side that notably did not include Nigerian Isaac Success in the match-day squad. Per Mertesacker initially gave Arsenal the lead in the 39th minute, heading in Granit Xhaka’s corner to secure his first Premier League goal since December 2013.
Arsenal’s breakthrough also marked their first away goal in the Premier League this season. However, Watford’s Troy Deeney, coming off the bench, equalized from the spot after Hector Bellerin was penalized for a foul on Richarlison.
Iwobi played a pivotal role for the Gunners, creating the first chance of the encounter with an angled shot that tested Watford’s goalkeeper, Heurelho Gomes. In the second half, Iwobi had a golden opportunity to double Arsenal’s lead, but Gomes made a spectacular one-handed save to deny him.
Despite chances on both ends, late drama unfolded as Cleverley seized the moment with a powerful strike, securing Watford’s fourth win of the season and leaving Arsenal in sixth place on the EPL log. The match showcased the unpredictable nature of football, with Cleverley’s heroics etching another memorable chapter in the ongoing Premier League season.
