Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger should have had ‘strong words’ with Aaron Ramsey after shock defeat to Watford, says Troy Deeney
Welshman turned his back in the wall as Hornets took the lead through Younes Kaboul's deflected free-kick
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TORY DEENEY reckons Aaron Ramsey "bottled it" during Arsenal's shock 2-1 defeat to Watford.
The Welshman turned his back on a Younes Kaboul free-kick which deflected in to give the Hornets a 1-0 lead.
And Deeney - who scored Watford's second - thinks Ramsey deserves a dressing down over the opener.
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He said: "I think he bottled it a little bit - Ramsey's mistake was our blessing.
"I have come up with Sean Dyche and Malky Mackay and if we had turned our back on the ball like that, they would have had strong words with us."
Watford's victory - their first league win since December 10 - and a comprehensive defeat at Stamford Bridge left Arsenal 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.
But Gunners legend Thierry Henry is adamant that Wenger should not lose his job.
He told : "Personally, I do not think Arsene has to go. Does he have to change his tactics or his way of doing things?
"I do not know if he's willing to do that. What I saw against Chelsea is a mental problem, and it's not easy to manage. For now, something is missing.
"It's been 12 years since Arsenal won the title and we feel this season they may not win it. I think there is quality in this team. But is there enough to win the title?
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"At the beginning of the season, when you look at Chelsea and Arsenal on paper, there is not a huge difference.
"So that means it's possible. But for that, you have to be in tune with every day. I think Arsenal players are not aware of what they can achieve.
"At some point you have to believe in your chances of winning. It takes self-management and self-discipline in the group."