EPL: Chelsea v Watford preview


Chelsea v Watford preview

Defending Premier League champions Chelsea will aim to stop the rot on Saturday when they take on Watford at Stamford Bridge.


The Blues have lost their last two Premier League matches against Manchester City and shockingly Crystal Palace, leaving manager Antonio Conte in a spot of bother.

Chelsea already find themselves nine points off the top and another disappointing result could leave their title defence in tatters.

Injuries are also wreaking havoc on the squad and France international N'Golo Kante is not expected back until before the next international break.

Summer signing Danny Drinkwater is making progress but the game comes too soon for him whilst Conte revealed he has several other fitness worries.

Watford are enjoying a fantastic season under new manager Marco Silva and the 2-1 win over Arsenal last time out has seen the club climb to fourth.

The Hornets are unbeaten in the last three league outings and three points at Stamford Bridge would see them leapfrog Tottenham into third.

Silva's side have claimed 10 points from a possible 12 away from home in what is their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign.

Defenders Sebastian Prodl, Craig Cathcart and Younes Kaboul remain sidelined for Watford while midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah is also missing and won't be able to face his former employers.

Forwards Isaac Success and Mauro Zarate are continuing their recovery from injury and will be unavailable for selection.

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