Watford to provide tough test for Gooners

Watford at the Emirates. A game which we should approach with optimism, however I have a nagging feeling that it might not quite go according to plan.

Eboue (Arsenal's player of the month), Ljungberg and Baptista are out injured.

That means Hoyte will play at right back, his preferred position, Gallas at left back and Djourou and Toure will play in the middle.

It also means we will start with Hleb, Fabregas, Gilberto and Rosicky from right to left with Van Persie and Henry up front I would suggest. UPDATE: Man Utd are a goal down after half an hour. Perfect.

Watford are a hard working side with a confident young English manager who knows his sides limitations as well as their strengths. They are a better side than their current League positions suggests and are out to spoil the party at a stage when Arsenal might be vulnerable after an International break.

King is a good player, strong and powerful with an eye for goal and they work hard which is essential for them to survive, but their heads haven't dropped yet and they might well fancy their chances today. The way we start will be vital, if we get a good tempo going early we should be ok but if we let them in early we will make life difficult for ourselves again.

I expect Arsenal to win, make no mistake, but not more by than a 1 goal margin, I wouldn't be surprised if Watford scored first. A victory might well come very late on, possibly through a youngster by the name of Walcott. We shall see.

Come on you Gunners!