Arsenal’s player ratings against Watford: There’s your Cojones

Mesut Ozil – 6.5/10

In truth, it wasn’t the best performance from the German. He was fairly non-existent throughout most of the match until he second half. Still, who cares about that? I’m sure you’ll be bombarded with that same narrative elsewhere.

He looks to have added a more clinical side to his game, which I love to see. He always pops up in and around the goal, and the goals have been showing because of it. Nice to see him get on the score sheet, take that Joachim.

Alexandre Lacazette – 7/10

He missed a shocker in the opening minutes of the match. It would have been easier to score than miss, but still, that can be put behind.

He was lively at most times during the match, always looking to cause mischief to the Hornets’ defenders. He was largely involved in the own goal, before turning provider for Ozil’s security goal. Keep up the good form, Laca.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 6/10

I have to be honest, it was by no means a good performance by Aubameyang. He rarely got the chances, which is to be expected in his new position. It’s a shame to see, given his immense talent. Still, I expect him to come through in his next match and make me eat my words, and I would never be happier to eat anything (except peanut butter sandwiches).

He should drift inside a lot more, which probably goes against what Emery says. It’s good that he’s adding a more disciplined element to his game, but results always feel ten times better when he’s on the score sheet, you know it’s true.