Arsenal rose into the Champions League place after a thrilling victory over Watford, which featured five high-quality goals.
The Hornets, who are still in the relegation zone, believed they had taken the lead when Emmanuel Dennis tapped home within the first 20 seconds, but he was offside.
After sliding the ball into the path of Bukayo Saka and then sprinting into the centre to slot home Saka’s cross, Martin Odegaard put Arsenal ahead not long after.
Watford equalized thanks to Cucho Hernandez’s incredible flying volley from Kiko Femenia’s cross, which was the finest individual goal of the game.
When Saka won the ball off Tom Cleverley and found Alexandre Lacazette, who slid the ball back into Saka’s path to blast into the top corner, the visitors regained their lead.
Saka was involved in the third goal once more, as his rapid throw-in set up a play that ended with Lacazette passing the ball to Gabriel Martinelli to finish.
Eddie Nketiah hit the post before Moussa Sissoko controlled the ball on his chest and beat Ben White before tapping in.
This set up a tense finish, but Watford were unable to create a clear-cut chance to level the score.
For at least a few hours, Arsenal moves over Manchester United into fourth place, with United hosting Manchester City in the derby.
Watford are still three points out of safety due to their inconsistency.
Report by BBC
