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Quique Sanchez Flores praises 'amazing' season for Watford

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Quique Sanchez Flores reacts to Watford's FA Cup quarter-final win

Quique Sanchez Flores has described Watford's season so far as 'amazing'after reaching the FA Cup semi-final with a 2-1 win over Arsenal.

Second-half goals from Odion Ighalo and Adlene Guedioura put the Hornets in charge and a late Danny Welbeck consolation could not save Arsenal.

Watford will find out who they face in the semi-final at Wembley when the draw is made on Monday night but Flores believes Watford have had a season to remember both in the competition and in the Premier League.

Arsenal 1-2 Watford
Arsenal 1-2 Watford

Watford have made it through to the FA Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 win against holders Arsenal

Flores said: "I think this is the most important moment of my career. We try to enjoy this moment, this journey, this team, we now get to play in the semi-final at Wembley.

"This season is an amazing season for Watford, the players play for the fans. This is the necessary impetus we need for the remainder of the season."

Adlene Guedioura of Watford (17) celebrates with team-mates after his superb goal
Image: Adlene Guedioura of Watford (No 17) celebrates with team-mates

Watford had just 29 per cent of possession at the Emirates, but hit Arsenal on the break on several occasions.

"For a long time we played well, trying to create attempts," said Flores. "We played in the way we can play. 

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"For 80 minutes we were, not comfortable because we were playing Arsenal but we are in the plan. The last minutes were difficult but we mixed it well."

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