Quique Sanchez Flores says Watford will play tomorrow’s FA Cup quarter final against Arsenal as ‘a humble team but not a small team’.

The Hornets travel to the Emirates Stadium knowing they will have to overcome the Gunners, who haven’t lost an FA Cup tie since February 2013, if they are to secure a place in the last four at Wembley.

Arsenal are favourites. Rightly so. But Watford have progressed steadily through this season’s competition and haven’t yet conceded a goal.

Flores is calculated in his approach to matches and is fully aware of what is required if Watford are to claim a famous victory at the Emirates.

“The idea is to enjoy the experience and enjoy the journey,” the Spaniard said.

“It’s been a long journey and we are one step away from going with the fans to Wembley.

“Going to the Emirates should be an amazing experience for us. It should be like a party.

"We will have almost 9,000 fans coming. So our objective is to play as a humble team but not a small team. It is very different.

“We have an amazing opportunity. We have to balance being a serious team and a team that is enjoying the experience.”

He added: “We are one step away from doing something special. It would be amazing for the fans to reach the semi-finals.

“But it is special to play at the Emirates Stadium with close to 10,000 fans following the team. We have a great stage.”

Watford also have the opportunity to add further pressure on Arsene Wenger.

The Frenchman has faced criticism again in the last fortnight as his side suffered crucial defeats in both the Champions League and the Premier League.

And, on Tuesday night, after the Gunners had overcome Hull City in their fifth round replay, a group of Arsenal fans unveiled a banner imploring Wenger to step down.

“There is always high pressure on the big teams. They can’t draw or lose,” Floes said.

“The mentality is they always have to win but in football that is sometimes not possible.

“So pressure is always on the big clubs. From the manager, to the players and the fans.

"But I admire Wenger. He is one of the most important managers in the Premier League and knows exactly how football and works.

“As managers we must work hard and respect the opinions of the fans. We work for the club and the club works for the fans. That is the circle. So we must respect the fans’ opinions all the time.

“Fans’ opinions can always change though. It depends on results. I don’t want to talk about Arsenal’s fans and Wenger’s relationship but after 18 years together they will have respect for this man.”