Arsenal’s win over AC Milan looks to have put a smile back on the faces of Arsene Wenger and Co.
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Arsenal's training session ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Watford was a joy to behold.
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Indeed, there was a definite good feel factor blowing around the Gunners' training camp at London Colney on Saturday.
Victory at AC Milan in their first-leg last 16 Euro tie on Thurday followed four successive defeats - the first time that had happened to Arsenal in 16 years.
But they were pretty nifty on the rebound as goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey sealed a decisive win.
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Now its back to the league and the players are obviously looking forward to setting about the Hornets.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang played the jester as the Gunners looked to build on momentum started at the San Siro.
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He was ineligible to play in Italy but is set to lead the front line as Arsenal set about improving on their dismal recent form in the Prem.
Arsenal face Watford on the back of three straight Premier League defeats, and four in five.
This poor run led to pundits and long -term supporters alike calling for Wenger's head.
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There is little chance of them catching fourth-placed Tottenham, who are 12 points ahead.
But a win would help silence the growing throng who want the board to sack Wenger or see him fall on his own sword.
And victory would at least keep the pressure on North London rivals Spurs.