please log in to view this image WATFORD V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR please log in to view this image Date : 2nd December 2017 Venue : Vicarage Road Stadium Kick Off : 1500 GMT please log in to view this image So it didn't go as we would have wished on Tuesday, but the great thing about football is that you can go into the next game believing that it will be different. xxxxxx Watford have been impressing in the Premier League this season, tempting offers from other clubs for popular Marco Silva although that one has been put to rest for the time being. With comparisons to his compatriot Mourinho being whispered, the former Olympiakos boss must be feeling confident in his abilities at the moment, even if his side come into this Saturday afternoon clash against Tottenham Hotspur on the back of four defeats in their last six games. Two of those defeats have come at the hands of Chelsea and Manchester United and despite these poorer results over recent weeks, the Hornets still sit comfortably in the top half of the table and they've still impressed pundits and fans alike with their expansive, attacking style of play so far this season. In front of their own fans, can the Hertfordshire club put an end to their miserable run of 11 matches without a victory against Tottenham by winning this Saturday's clash? xxxxxxx Tottenham's pre-season hopes of being in the title race this season have already started to subside somewhat. After last weekend's disappointing home draw with relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion, boss Mauricio Pochettino claimed that his side were already out of reach of league leaders Manchester City and after their third consecutive away defeat came at the hands of Leicester City on Tuesday night that gap has now stretched to 13 points. In the Champions League, Spurs have been tremendous, picking up three wins and a draw from their four outings against giants Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid to secure top spot in a very difficult group, but domestically they have lacked consistency and although they've looked strong in wins over the likes of Newcastle and Liverpool, they've not been able to produce the goods on a regular basis. xxxxxx Watford's expansive style has seen them get among the goals this season and only three teams in the division have managed to find the net more than the Hornets with Brazilian youngster Richarlison proving to be a threat. For all of Tottenham's deficiencies in recent weeks, they can at least rely on Harry Kane to be as dangerous as ever in attack. The 24 year old bagged his side's consolation goal in that midweek defeat at the King Power Stadium to take his season's tally to 16 goals in 18 matches in all competitions. Team News: Not available as yet, but it does look as if Will Hughes will be missing for Watford. please log in to view this image Martin Atkinson will take charge of a Watford game for the first time this season . Atkinson has shown 21 yellow cards and one red card in the nine games he has taken charge of this season. WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD - ENJOY THE GAME
Thanks OFH!! Would be great to get back to winning ways. I see a fair few goals in this game. ¡¡¡COYH!!!
If Britos is not fit we have to go with back 4. Prodl not up to speed for back 3 and Kabelele didn't look comfortable on the left in a 3.
Bet he didn't have a problem with the officials when they played us! But yes it was a poor decision from an experience ref - let's hope we don't suffer .
Team news from Spurs: Ben Davies and Kieran Trippier could both return on the flanks but Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) and Victor Wanyama (knee) remain sidelined.
Team News from Watford: Miguel Britos is a doubt for tomorrow's game with Spurs but could be fit enough to feature, while Will Hughes is rated as a possibility for next week's trip to Burnley.
Just remembered the Kieran Trippier factor. For some reason he has his best games for Spurs against us, doesn’t he?
Hi all. Well flu took me to bed for the second half Tues and oddly I suddenly had a good stream after 45 mins of rubbish. Think I'll go to bed again and we-ll win 2-1 Seriously could be another cracker. As Mex says hard not to see goals in this. So let-s hope our early pace gets us a goal. Enjoy wherever
Spurs Team : Lloris (C), Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies, Dier, Dembele, Eriksen, Son, Dele, Kane
Watford legend Luther Blissett has been speaking to John Motson for BBC's Football Focus: "I think he [Marco Silva] has given the players confidence to play and go out to do the things they are good at. "This season we've been far more relaxed when we've had the ball, and the players are looking to take people on and get crosses in, it's absolutely fantastic the way we are playing at the moment." please log in to view this image
Good afternoon all, hope all well. Good to see Deeney having a start, that's not a bad line up or bench really only Chalobah missing. Perhaps Holebas is having special training on how not to get a yellow card? I am tuned into this stream but it's all ads at the mo. http://thesportek.com/p/mama.php?id=17821&match=Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur
