Watford break 30-year old jinx, beat woeful Arsenal

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Watford recorded a shocking 2-1 win over woeful Arsenal at the Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday to break a 30-year old jinx.

Watford have not beaten Arsenal at home since 1987 and Tom Cleverley did the magic in injury time.

Arsenal had taken the lead in the 39th minute of the match when Per Mertesacker opened scoring for the visitors.

Troy Deeney scored from the penalty spot in the 71st minute of the game to draw Watford level.

Tom Cleverley scored on 90th minute to give the home team the needed victory.

There was a pinball inside the Arsenal penalty area and Tom Cleverley smashes the ball into the roof of the net.