Watford v Tottenham Hotspur

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30 Aug 2018
Roberto Pereyra
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Watford and Tottenham Hotspur both have perfect winning records so far, but that cannot last as they prepare to go head to head at Vicarage Road.

Team news 

Watford are in good shape with Tom Cleverley (Achilles) the only player who will definitely miss out. 

Nathaniel Chalobah are Gerard Deulofeu are unlikely to start, however, having only just returned from injury.

Spurs goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris (thigh) has been ruled out along with Moussa Sissoko (hamstring), Juan Foyth (thigh) and Son Heung-min (international duty).

Victor Wanyama (knee) is back in full training and could feature for the first time this season. Erik Lamela (hamstring) will be assessed.

Did you know?

Watford are looking to win their first four league matches of a season for only the second time in their history. They previously did so in 1988/89, in the second tier.

Roberto Pereyra has had a hand in nine goals in his last nine Premier League appearances at Vicarage Road, with seven goals and two assists.

Tottenham Hotspur have won more PL points than any other side in 2018, with 49. They have won 15 and drawn four of their 21 matches.

Spurs could win their first three PL away matches for the second consecutive season. They didn’t achieve this feat in any of their first 25 PL campaigns.

Referee: Andre Marriner
Assistants: 
Scott Ledger, Dan Cook
Fourth official: 
Martin Atkinson

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