Watford (a) Pre Match Thread

[blue b4 the moon]

Win this, and we will be 19 points ahead of the rags (the (mind the) GAP of last season), even if only for 24 hours. I was told we'd never finish that far ahead of them ever again (we still might not obviously), but it will only be December 6th on Thursday, so if we are, its well worth rubbing it in.

16 points after 14 games.....at the rate we're going it could be 40+....let that sink in.

I do think we'll end up 25-30 at least in front of them.

 

[vmsuhail]

Fernandinho and Sterling to be rested for Chelsea. Mahrez and David to start.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

I've genuinely not laughed out loud like that in a while. Top work sir.

He does like fishing doesnt he.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Fernandinho and Sterling to be rested for Chelsea. Mahrez and David to start.

Nah i think we will keep playing fern and bring in ndombele in jan.

 

[mosssideblue]

Nah i think we will keep playing fern and bring in ndombele in jan.

The fact Fern hasn't had a rest, you may have nailed it that we have someone coming in in Jan (might not be Ndom though)

 

[Bayblue]

Dave will surely be back but wouldn’t be surprised to see Fern, Sterling and Aguero given a breather/not risked ahead of Saturday’s game.

 

[southstand117]

Tough, tough game. Were struggling right now, and conceding for fun. 1-1 would be a good result there.

Conceding for fun? We’ve conceded 1 goal from open play in the lge since I don’t know when..

 

[tony adcock]

Conceding for fun? We’ve conceded 1 goal from open play in the lge since I don’t know when..

Hmmm is that a double clarkie?

 

[tony adcock]

I’m expecting a tough game - just think that we have not actually played fantastic in terms of level of performance for last couple of games and are due to drop some points somewhere down the line sooner or later. Honestly feel this could be the game as focus waivers a bit before Chelsea clash.


Obviously hope I’m completely wrong - but signals to me are we are not quite at it 100% at present

 

[Danish Blue]

Can't see Ferdi being dropped, we lose control. They aren't a bad side and will be fired up. Need to keep them quiet and wear them down. I would probably go Ferdi and Ilkay and then take Ferdi off if we are comfortable. Walker back hopefully and if Aguero is fit I would give him and Gabby 45 each. Both Mahrez and Steling are wasted in the middle, we can only play 2 of Sane Mahrez and Sterling IMHO which is fine so just rotate.