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Bernd Leno Defends Arsenal Style After Watford Draw: 'We Try to Take the Risk'

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has said the team will stick with its style of play despite the costly defensive errors made against Watford in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Gunners led the match 2-0 at the break thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace, before the Hornets capitalised on some sloppy play in the second period from Unai Emery's team to get back level.

Reflecting on the game, Leno said Arsenal will continue to play out from the back, as it helps the forward players find more space in advanced areas, per John Cross of the Daily Mirror:

"That's our style to play.