Match Day Thread Watford v Leicester

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WATFORD v LEICESTER CITY

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Vicarage Road Stadium
Sunday 15th May 2022
Kick Off 1400 BST

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Last home game for the man who was given the task of rescuing a dreadful season, but despite all his experience it turned out to be beyond him.
Two sides with nothing but pride on the line meet in Sunday's Premier League contest. The relegated hosts managed to hold Everton to a goalless draw in midweek, while the resurgent Foxes stormed to a 3-0 win over Norwich City.

By taking a point from their meeting with Everton, Watford have at least moved two points clear of basement side Norwich City in 19th spot and will hope to achieve the small silver lining of not finishing rock bottom of the division as they prepare for another swift demotion.

Just about clinging onto a top-half place as they lie 10th in the table - one place and one point better off than Crystal Palace - Leicester must still travel to Chelsea and host Southampton before the season is over, and news of a reported summer rebuild will be music to the ears of the King Power faithful.

Having ended a recent home rut last time out, Rodgers will now be tasked with securing Leicester's first Premier League victory away from home since the beginning of March, and a meagre tally of one win from 12 on the road in the top flight has done their European bid no favours whatsoever.

Leicester have already put eight goals past Watford in two meetings this season - winning 4-2 in the league before a dominant 4-1 success in the FA Cup back in January - but it has been six years since the Foxes last came away from Vicarage Road with all three points in the bag.

Team News

Watford's injury crisis has shown no sign of improvement ahead of their final home match of the season against Leicester City, with Joao Pedro now a doubt. So we can expect a team similar to the one that played against Everton.

Leicester have a few players unavailable, but Rodgers tends to rotate his players more than most, so it remains to be seen who will start Sunday.

Our Officials

Referee: Anthony Taylor

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Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Graham Scott. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: Simon Long.

ENJOY YOUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON ​

 

High profile ref for a nothing game.

Maybe letting him have a stress free match so to speak before the final day.

Pedro is now doubtful then - so might have no strikers to speak of.

Not that the ones playing were doing that well.

Hopefully see some younger players get a go if possible?

I could understand them not playing on Wednesday or coming on as it was a vital game for Everton so Roy probably wanted to give the impression we weren't totally giving up.

 

Actually going to the Vic for the first time in over 50 years. Perhaps not the best time to go, but good to go nevertheless.

I am in the UGT stand 1 near the Rookery. I will have my vintage loans co shirt on.

Mrs S has gracefully agreed to come with me. It is her first football match and has no interest in football, fantastic wife..

 

Have a great time !

Lets hope you bring some luck .

 

Oops I am in the SEJ1 stand.

 

Enjoy your day Scully.

 

Be careful. A very argumentative ex-poster sits over there.

 

SUPERHORNS? I could have a good Chat with him.

 

So do I.

Right on the half way line.

Very good seats - maybe seen too much this season !

 

I do hope that Ben Foster gets a huge display of thanks from the fans. He has been one of the best throughout the days in the PL and Championship. Keepers are exposed to every mistake they make, more than other players. How many times in recent years have we seen, "Foster saves us again" ? Whatever he does in the future he has been good for Watford.

 

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Hopefully another positive result.

Noticed Kamara is only on the bench .

Obviously Roy wants to give Masina another go.

 

As expected, no changes, but looking at that bench there were not many options.

 

Understand that new head coach Rob Edwards (from 2022-23) will be presented to fans at Vicarage Road today at game.
Adam Leventhal

 

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Strong team to be honest .

 

You just know that Vardy is going to torment us - hopefully for the last time though.

 

Rather annoying - the three TV channels that normally show our games are showing other matches at the moment, even though they are all billed as Watford v Leicester.

Anyone got any links?

 

https://streambuddy.live/hd-live-stream-5/