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'We were too scared' - Xhaka blasts Arsenal second-half collapse against Watford

The Gunners allowed a two-goal lead to slip away against the winless Hornets, and the midfielder blamed his team's mentality

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka conceded he and his team-mates were 'scared' in the second half of their Premier League clash with Watford on Sunday, allowing the Hornets to battle back for a 2-2 draw.

The Gunners took a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the second a superb team goal , with the Gabon international capping off a 20-pass move.

Two defensive errors in the second period led to Watford pulling level and eventually gaining a share of the spoils.