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Ahead of this month’s UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, Gareth Southgate has made a few brave inclusions to his England side – granting three creative talents their first senior call-ups for the Three Lions. Continue reading “England squad announced: Maddison, Mount and Sancho earn first call-ups”
Aleksandar Mitrovic’s close-range finish was enough to snatch a late equaliser for a spirited Fulham side who started slowly, and could’ve been dead and buried before the half-time interval against Watford in the Premier League‘s early kick-off. Continue reading “Fulham 1-1 Watford: 5 Hits and Flops”
Bakayoko signed a season-long loan deal to join AC Milan earlier this week, with an option to buy next summer if his spell is a successful one. So, what happened to the Blues’ £40m signing from just 13 months ago? Continue reading “Bakayoko loaned to Milan, what happened to Chelsea’s £40m signing?”
Some said he was overpriced. Others argued he’d struggle to settle. Still more suggested better alternatives were available. In the current market, what can £18.5m buy you? It does not guarantee match-winning quality. Watford have learned the hard way after acquiring Andre Gray’s services last summer.
Continue reading “What’s happening with Watford’s club-record signing Andre Gray?”
Here are five talking points from an eventful clash at Vicarage Road, as Watford thumped London rivals Chelsea in an action-packed affair.
Antonio Conte responded to claims that his tenure at Chelsea is nearing its end with dogged defiance – stating he’s not worried about his job, while admitting the team’s performance was overshadowed by fear, questioning whether or not some have the strength of character to be at a big club.
Continue reading “Conte admits his Chelsea side played with fear at Watford, lack character”
In a match both sides needed to win, a gutsy Watford prevailed after Troy Deeney’s well-taken penalty on the stroke of half-time. Chelsea for all their quality, had a numerical disadvantage for an hour after Tiemoue Bakayoko was dismissed after two sloppy bookings in five minutes and struggled to contend with the hosts’ continuous pressure as time wore on, before an action-packed ten minute spell where four goals were scored. Continue reading “Watford 4-1 Chelsea: Doucoure and Deulofeu shine as Hornets thump struggling Blues”
It came as a surprise when Marco Silva was dismissed by Watford earlier this week. Whether you like the decision or disagree with the board’s choice here, there’s not much time to reflect mid-season.
Continue reading “Abdoulaye Doucoure continues to emerge in Watford’s time of need”
Nathaniel Chalobah has been one of Watford’s best performers this season, but a freak knee injury in training has him sidelined until the start of 2018. Now’s the time for fellow summer signing, Will Hughes to step up and prove he’s ready for the Premier League challenge ahead.
Continue reading “Watford will miss Chalobah, but it’s an opportunity for Will Hughes to shine”
Watford did well to earn a point at home against newly-promoted Brighton, following Miguel Britos’ needless sliding challenge midway through the first-half. Anthony Knockaert and Tomer Hemed both hit the post for the visitors, who were unfortunate not to snatch all three points during an intriguing encounter.
Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah has revealed he made the decision to leave Chelsea as he would’ve been “frustrated” by another loan spell away from the Blues. Continue reading “Chalobah: I had to leave Chelsea, to avoid another loan”
Watford have completed the signing of Fluminense forward Richarlison for a fee believed to be £11.5m, as Marco Silva makes important steps to boosting his frontline ahead of the new campaign. Continue reading “Watford complete signing of Brazil u20 forward Richarlison for £11.5m on five-year deal”
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