Mustafi’s 22-match unbeaten Arsenal run finally ends

Shkodran Mustafi’s 22-game unbeaten run with Arsenal came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday as the Gunners were beaten 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium by Watford.

The Germany international has proved a good luck charm for Arsene Wenger since his arrival from Valencia in the summer with the Gunners having been unbeaten with the 24-year-old in the side in all competitions.

Arsenal fell 2-0 behind to Walter Mazzarri’s Watford on Tuesday before Alex Iwobi pulled a goal back, though were unable to level the game and were subsequently written off in the Premier League title race as table-toppers Chelsea picked up a point at Liverpool.