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Chelsea vs Watford as it happened: Champions come from behind to beat Hornets at the death

Chelsea beat Watford 4-3 in their last encounter: Getty
Chelsea beat Watford 4-3 in their last encounter: Getty

Chelsea host London rivals Watford on Saturday as they look to bounce back from a recent dip in form.

Antonio Conte's men have not won in their last three games and currently sit nine points behind league leaders Manchester City.

Chelsea take on an in-form Watford side who have 15 points to their name in fourth.

David Luiz and Tiemoue Bakayoko join Chelsea’s growing injury list while Younes Kaboul and Sebastian Prodl remain absent for Watford.

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What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday 21 October at Stamford Bridge.

David Luiz was forced off with an injury in the 3-3 draw against Roma (Getty)
David Luiz was forced off with an injury in the 3-3 draw against Roma (Getty)

Where can I watch it?

The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage starts at 11.30am.

It’s a big game for?

Antonio Conte. It says all you need to know about the state of the modern game but the pressure is on for the Italian – especially with Roman Roman Abramovich as your boss. Chelsea have not won in three and are showing signs of a pre-Christmas wobble. The Blues have their hands full against a high-flying Watford team and only a win will be enough to restore some calm and order to the Bridge.

Conte needs a result from his men (Getty)
Conte needs a result from his men (Getty)

Player to watch?

Eden Hazard. The Belgian failed to impress against Crystal Palace last week but was the hero in blue on Wednesday night as he salvaged his side a precious point at home against Roma. Fans will have their fingers crossed that the right Hazard turns up and, if he does, Watford should be in for a difficult time.

Head-to-head:

Chelsea 4 Watford 3, Premier League, May 2017

Watford 1 Chelsea 2, Premier League, August 2016

Watford 0 Chelsea 0, Premier League, February 2016

Hazard scored two goals against Roma on Wednesday (AFP/Getty Images)
Hazard scored two goals against Roma on Wednesday (AFP/Getty Images)

Form:

Chelsea: DLLWW

Watford: WDWLW

Odds:

Chelsea to win: 4/11

Draw: 14/1

Watford to win: 17/2