More to come from Watford despite Arsenal defeat, says Troy Deeney

By James Kilpatrick

Image: Troy Deeney (r) says there's reasons for Watford to be positive despite losing 3-1 to Arsenal

Despite losing 3-1 to Arsenal on Saturday, Watford captain Troy Deeney says there is more to come from the Hornets.

Watford started their Premier League season with a 1-1 draw against Southampton on the opening day of the season, followed by two home losses to Chelsea and Arsenal.

It has been another summer of change at Vicarage Road, with a total of 16 players leaving the club either permanently or on loan, and eight joining under the guidance of new manager Walter Mazzarri.

Watford's new club-record signing Roberto Pereyra, who joined for £13m on August 19, made his Premier League debut off the bench against the Gunners and reduced the deficit to 3-1.

Image: Roberto Pereyra scored on debut against Arsenal

And after a strong second-half showing from the Golden Boys, Deeney believes there is more to come from his side still developing under Mazzarri.

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"We live to fight another day," he said. "We are a new team gelling again, these first four or five games won't define our season. The window closing on Wednesday will help us [settle].

"Defensively we are just getting minor details wrong at the moment. We can take a lot of positives from the second half though.

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"Our season will be defined by beating the teams around us. Pereyra has scored on his debut and that will give him confidence. I believe in hard work and that will get us results."

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