Wenger stung by Gunners' Hornets horror show

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was at a loss to explain his side's appalling first-half display during its shock 2-1 loss to Watford at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

The Gunners managed just three wayward efforts on goal in the opening 45 minutes as they allowed the Hornets to canter to a two-goal lead and further damage its Premier League title hopes.

"It was not good in the first half, especially in the first 20 minutes. We were beaten in the duels and Watford were sharper than us," Wenger said.