EPL: Arsenal fourth after Aubameyang's early goal, Watford's Deeney red-carded

Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring - Stuart MacFarlane/ArsenalFC/Getty/TheGuardian

A Ben Foster howler and a needless Troy Deeney red card helped Arsenal climb back into the Premier League top four with victory at Watford.

Goalkeeper Foster gifted the Gunners an opening goal after 10 minutes when he took too long on the ball after collecting a back pass, allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to charge down his clearance and deflect the ball in.

Just a minute later, Watford captain Deeney was sent off for throwing his forearm into the face of Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira in a late challenge.

Aubameyang misses from close range - NeilHall/EPA/RheGuardian

The Gunners were well below their best but the rare away win could prove crucial in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League.

They climb two places to fourth in the table, two points clear of Manchester United and ahead of Chelsea on goal difference.

Aubameyang voted Man Of The Match 👏 - As posted on Arsenal FC official Twitter account 👇👇