Read on for four Championship previews ahead of Saturday’s 10-match Boxing Day slate, where leaders Norwich travel to fellow promotion hopefuls Watford after Nottingham Forest host Birmingham City while Queens Park Rangers and Reading both target home victories too. Continue reading “Championship Previews: Watford vs Norwich headlines 10-match Boxing Day slate”
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Derby County vs Watford Preview: Rams target successive wins in televised fixture
Derby needed a late free-kick strike courtesy of captain Wayne Rooney to help them snatch their first Championship win of the new campaign away at Norwich on October 3, despite being outplayed for large periods. On their return from international duty, can the Rams string together successive league victories as they look to kickstart the season here? Continue reading “Derby County vs Watford Preview: Rams target successive wins in televised fixture”
Previews: Battle at the bottom as Norwich host West Ham, Watford play Newcastle
Match previews as the Premier League relegation battle intensifies with a relentless fixture schedule: it’s a must-win game for Norwich when they host West Ham, while Watford look to build on their 2-1 midweek victory against mid-table Newcastle. Continue reading “Previews: Battle at the bottom as Norwich host West Ham, Watford play Newcastle”
Premier League clubs set to receive up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests per week
The Premier League are set to obtain up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests a week for its 20 clubs, as their Project Restart plan for the 2019-20 season continues intensifying. Continue reading “Premier League clubs set to receive up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests per week”
Manchester City 8-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points
Bernardo Silva netted his first career hat-trick as Manchester City celebrated their 125th anniversary with a record-breaking 8-0 home victory against a woeful Watford display on Saturday lunchtime. But what were five talking points from their memorable win here?
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Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Arsenal: Saka shines as Gunners respond with convincing win
Arsenal kicked off their European campaign with an impressive away display against last year’s semi-finalists Eintracht Frankfurt, as the Gunners’ youngsters stole the show. 18-year-old winger Bukayo Saka scored an excellent effort from long-range while creating both assists too. Continue reading “Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Arsenal: Saka shines as Gunners respond with convincing win”
Everton 1-0 Watford: Bernard’s strike seals slender win in frenetic battle
Bernard confined Watford to their fifth successive league defeat, netting his second Premier League goal to ensure Everton earned a slender but deserved 1-0 victory at Goodison Park. Continue reading “Everton 1-0 Watford: Bernard’s strike seals slender win in frenetic battle”
Why Watford’s pursuit of Ismaila Sarr makes sense
During a promising 2018/19 campaign where they reached the FA Cup final and flirted with European qualification, Javi Gracia’s Watford finished seven points off a Europa League place and ended frustrated.
Their reported pursuit of Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr makes sense, not least as they aim to bridge the gap between themselves and the league’s top clubs.
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3 reasons why Frank Lampard should not be Chelsea’s next manager
With Maurizio Sarri officially departing for Juventus on Sunday, here’s a look at three reasons why Chelsea’s new boss should not be Frank Lampard this summer…
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Manchester City 6-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points
Manchester City completed a record-breaking domestic treble with a thumping 6-0 win over Watford at Wembley, but what were five talking points from their latest trophy-clinching victory? Continue reading “Manchester City 6-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points”
Manchester City 6-0 Watford: Slick Citizens cruise to domestic treble with FA Cup triumph
Goals from David Silva, Kevin de Bruyne and a brace for both Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling helped Manchester City clinch a record domestic treble with an emphatic 6-0 win over a spirited Watford effort, securing this season’s FA Cup trophy at Wembley.
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Manchester City 3-1 Watford: 5 Talking Points
Raheem Sterling’s 12-minute hat-trick saw the Premier League leaders extend the gap atop the table to four points, after a 3-1 win over a determined Watford side.
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