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'I feel responsible for this result' - Sokratis apologises to Arsenal fans after Watford capitulation

Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos has apologised to Gunners supporters and says he feels responsible for their second half collapse against Watford on Sunday.

Unai Emery’s side looked to be cruising when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s double gave them a comfortable half-time lead.

Watford, however, roared back after the break to claim a battling point in a thrilling encounter at Vicarage Road, with a clumsy error from Sokratis sparking the comeback.

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After collecting the ball inside the area from goalkeeper Bern Leno, the Greece international then played a sloppy pass forward that was intercepted by Gerard Deulofeu, allowing Tom Cleverley to score and bring the Hornets back into the game.