Javi Gracia says Watford deserved more from Arsenal defeat
Sunday 30 September 2018 17:45, UK
Javi Gracia said Watford deserved more from their late 2-0 defeat at Arsenal after creating a host of chances.
Watford made presentable opportunities in both halves at the Emirates, with Will Hughes, Troy Deeney, Andre Gray and Isaac Success all guilty of wasting good positions.
And they were punished when Arsenal struck twice in the final 10 minutes, first through a Craig Cathcart own goal and then a rapid second from Mesut Ozil.
Gracia said: "We had a lot of chances, clear chances, but we didn't score and just like in one of our last games it was the same situation.
"We had more chances more clear chances, more shots, more shots on target, and feel really good but at the end we didn't deserve the result."
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Gracia looked straight to the future as his side suffered only their second loss of the season to fall behind Arsenal in the table, but only after another creditable performance on the back of a strong league start.
He said: "I think all the players put in a very good performance, and I'm pleased with the attitude of my players and with the performance as well.
"I think we can be only proud of them for keeping a good level and competing in all the games and deserving more. But I'm sure in future we will get it."
