Arsenal have Kieran Tierney back in training ahead of Sunday’s visit of Watford.The Scotland left-back has been missing with an ankle injury but is in contention to return this weekend.Midfielder Granit Xhaka (knee) is a long-term absentee as manager Mikel Arteta considers naming the same starting XI for a third game in a row.Watford will be without midfielder Ken Sema (MCL) and forward Kw...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl hailed “an important win” for his Southampton side after Che Adams’ individual effort proved the difference at Watford.Adams collected the ball on the edge of the area and turned before chipping the ball into the top corner and out of reach of the goalkeeper in the 19th minute.Southampton had 12 shots but just one was on target as they secured a first away Prem...Full Story »

Watford can welcome back Danny Rose for the visit of Southampton.Rose has recovered from the minor calf injury that saw him miss the trip to Everton, but fellow full-back Kiko Femenia remains a doubt with a hip problem.The Hornets will be without forward Emmanuel Dennis, who is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.Southampton will be without Armando Broja due to an ankle issue.James Ward...Full Story »

Manager Claudio Ranieri was blown away as his Watford side scored four goals in 12 minutes to come from behind and win 5-2 at Everton.The Hornets’ maiden victory at Goodison Park – and Ranieri’s first in charge of the club – came in stunning fashion as Joshua King scored a hat-trick on his return to Everton, where he played 11 times without a goal last season before leavi...Full Story »

Joshua King’s hat-trick powered Watford to a stunning 5-2 victory at Everton as Claudio Ranieri got his first win in charge of the Hornets in some style.King played 11 games without a goal for Everton last season but was in devastating form on his return to Goodison Park, where Watford scored four times in the last 12 minutes to come from behind against Rafael Benitez’s men and recor...Full Story »

Roberto Firmino struck a hat-trick and Mohamed Salah scored for the eighth consecutive game as Liverpool delivered a masterclass in a 5-0 demolition of Watford on Claudio Ranieri’s Premier League return.Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated from the outset to extend their unbeaten league run to 18 games, with Sadio Mane opening the scoring with his 100th Premier League goal.Firmino doubled L...Full Story »

Watford will assess striker Josh King ahead of Claudio Ranieri’s first game in charge against Liverpool.King is recovering from a knee injury suffered in the defeat against Leeds, where Francisco Sierralta and Christian Kabasele (both hamstring) were also injured and have not yet returned to training.Nicolas Nkoulou is set for another three weeks on the sidelines while Peter Etebo (quad) i...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz has left Watford after only 10 months in charge of the club. Manager Xisco Munoz has left Watford after less than a year in charge with the team 14th in the Premier League table, the club said on Sunday. The 41-year-old Spaniard, who replaced Vladimir Ivic in December when Watford were in the second-tier Championship and guided them to automatic promotion, became the first Premier...Full Story »

Leeds will be without Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling for their home Premier League game against Watford.Striker Bamford has not recovered from an ankle injury and right-back Ayling requires minor knee surgery, but winger Raphinha (hip) is available after being forced out of last week’s home defeat to West Ham and defender Diego Llorente (muscle strain) is also back in contention.Germany d...Full Story »

Steve Bruce was left to lament missed chances after Ismaila Sarr’s equaliser denied Newcastle their first win of the Premier League season with a 1-1 draw at Watford.The Magpies, who went into the game with just two points, saw Sean Longstaff’s curled 20-yard strike give them a 24th-minute lead at Vicarage Road.However, Watford levelled the contest when Sarr found himself unmarked to...Full Story »

Full-back Kiko Femenia could be fit for Watford’s home match with Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.The Spaniard has endured a stop-start campaign due to a thigh injury sustained at the end of last season but featured in the win at Norwich last time out and, although he was forced off with a niggle, he has returned to training and is in contention.Goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann ...Full Story »

Watford head coach Xisco Munoz bemoaned his side’s luck in an “incredible” Carabao Cup third-round tie which saw the Hornets knocked out by second-tier Stoke.Ashley Fletcher had equalised for the Premier League outfit after Nick Powell’s opener but Stoke would leave Vicarage Road victorious as Sam Clucas and Josh Tymon struck from distance to seal a 3-1 win for the Sky Be...Full Story »

Stoke struck twice late on to see off Watford and reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup for a third season in succession.Ashley Fletcher had equalised for the Hornets following Nick Powell’s opener but the Sky Bet Championship side would leave Vicarage Road victorious as Sam Clucas and Josh Tymon struck from distance to seal a 3-1 win.Watford head coach Xisco Munoz changed his entire s...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz will rotate his Watford squad for the third-round Carabao Cup clash with Stoke.On-loan Turkey international Ozan Tufan will make his debut, while Xisco may also throw in a couple of the club’s under-23 players.Others will be rested, including Juraj Kucka, while Kiko Femenia misses out after being forced off against Norwich at the weekend, although he should return to training l...Full Story »

Manager Daniel Farke was left to rue defensive mistakes as Norwich’s losing start to the Premier League season extended to five games following a 3-1 defeat to Watford at Carrow Road.Ismaila Sarr, who had not scored since the opening-day win over Aston Villa, proved too good for the Norwich defence with his brace putting the game beyond the hosts.The Hornets had taken an early lead as Emma...Full Story »

Watford attacker Joao Pedro could make his first appearance of the season at home to Wolves after he returned to training following a knee injury.The Brazilian scored nine times in the Sky Bet Championship during the 2020-21 campaign and will be one of many expected to fill the void left by Troy Deeney, who signed for Birmingham at the end of August after spending 11 years at Vicarage Road.Midfi...Full Story »

Son Heung-min marked his 200th Premier League appearance with the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Watford that sends Tottenham into the international break top of the table.Son’s first-half free-kick was the difference between the two sides in north London and means that Nuno Espirito Santo becomes the first Spurs boss to win his first three league games in charge since Arthur Rowe...Full Story »

Tottenham striker Harry Kane will make his first Premier League start of the season against Watford. Kane returned to the side in Europe in midweek following his announcement that he is staying at the club this summer. Joe Rodon (quad) misses out and Tanguy Ndombele is still not being considered by boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Midfielder Juraj Kucka is a doubt for Watford after missing last we...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira wants his players to be more clinical after his tricky start to life at Crystal Palace continued with a 1-0 defeat at Watford in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.The Eagles dominated possession and created the better opportunities in the second-round tie, but forward Jean-Philippe Mateta was guilty of failing to make the most of three good chances before half-time.Christian Benteke repl...Full Story »

An 86th-minute goal from Ashley Fletcher on his full debut ensured Watford made it through to the Carabao Cup third round at the expensive of Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.The tie at Vicarage Road seemed destined for a penalty shoot-out until the summer signing tapped home at the back post to earn the Hornets a 1-0 victory which leaves new Eagles boss Patrick Vieira winless and without a ...Full Story »