EPL: Bukayo Saka stars for Arsenal in win against Watford

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Watford yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

Bukayo Saka starred as Arsenal leapfrogged Manchester United into the Premier League Top Four on Sunday with a 3-2 win at struggling Watford. Martin Odegaard struck early for the visitors before Cucho Hernandez equalised with a stunning overhead kick minutes later.

England international Saka put Arsenal back in front after half an hour and Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli increased the visitors' lead early in the second half. A late goal from Moussa Sissoko against the run of play gave Watford hope but the Gunners held out for a crucial win.

The victory lifts Mikel Arteta's men into fourth place in the Premier League one point ahead of United, who are in action in the later kick-off against leaders Manchester City. Watford had the ball in the net a few seconds after kick-off but Emmanuel Dennis's effort was ruled offside. Arsenal settled quickly after their early scare and were in front in the fifth minute after neat work down the right, with Saka cutting back to Odegaard, who finished with his left foot.

Ronaldo misses Manchester derby

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from the Manchester United squad to face Manchester City on Sunday as Ralf Rangnick did not name a recognised striker in his starting line-up at the Etihad. Edinson Cavani also missed out due to injury, while Marcus Rashford was left on the bench as Rangnick opted for Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho in a makeshift attack.

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