What has been Manchester City and Watford's form ahead of this match?
Manchester City has won five straight Premier League games, including last week's one-nil win against Bournemouth. Pep Guardiola's men have won their four most recent games at home in the EPL, scoring 13 goals and conceding just one during that run.
Watford enters this match having won three out of their last four, with the only exception being 5-0 loss against Liverpool two weeks ago. Watford has only picked up one away win in their last four: a 5-1 win against Cardiff in South Wales. Two of their four most recent away games have ended in defeat: the aforementioned loss against Liverpool and a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham.
What is the current position of Manchester City and Watford in the English Premier League?
Manchester City is once again at the top of the Premier League, thanks to their 1-0 win against Bournemouth last week. Guardiola's men have now scored 76 goals, the best tally among Premier League teams. Their defense has also done a fantastic job, as they have only conceded 20 goals this season. The team's overall record stands at 23 wins, two draws and four losses.
Watford gets to this match in eighth place of the Premier League, even in points with Wolverhampton but with a worse goal difference. The Hornets have scored the same number of goals that they have received (41) after 29 games. Out of those 29 games, Watford has won 12, lost ten and drawn seven.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
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| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 28 | +60 | 83 | WWWWL | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 35 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 87 | 33 | +54 | 82 | WWWWW | |
| 3 | Liverpool | 36 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 81 | 38 | +43 | 78 | WDLWL | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 36 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 73 | 53 | +20 | 67 | LDWWD | |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 35 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 69 | 58 | +11 | 60 | LLLLW | |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 35 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 78 | 56 | +22 | 56 | WWLWW | |
| 7 | Chelsea | 35 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 70 | 59 | +11 | 54 | WWDLW | |
| 8 | Manchester United | 35 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 54 | LDWDD | |
| 9 | West Ham United | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 56 | 70 | -14 | 49 | LDLLW | |
| 10 | AFC Bournemouth | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 52 | 63 | -11 | 48 | LWWLD | |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 53 | 57 | -4 | 47 | WLLDL | |
| 12 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 49 | 60 | -11 | 46 | LWLLD | |
| 13 | Fulham | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 51 | 55 | -4 | 44 | DDLWL | |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 49 | 57 | -8 | 43 | WDWWW | |
| 15 | Everton | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 37 | DWWWL | |
| 16 | Brentford | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 52 | 60 | -8 | 36 | DLWWD | |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 36 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 45 | 63 | -18 | 29 | WLLDL | |
| 18 | Luton Town | 36 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 49 | 78 | -29 | 26 | DLLLW | |
| 19 | Burnley | 36 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 39 | 74 | -35 | 24 | LDWDL | |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 36 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 35 | 100 | -65 | 16 | LLLLL |
Manchester City vs Watford - Head-to-head stats
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The previous game between these teams ended in a 2-1 win for Manchester City back in December.
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Manchester City enters this game on a nine-game winning streak against Watforfd.
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Manchester City has outscored Watford 29-5 during that nine-game run, with five clean sheets.
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It's been almost 32 years since Watford's last win against Manchester City. That game took place on April 17, 1987, with the Hornets claiming the win with a 2-1 score.
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The most recent time in which Watford walked away from the Etihad with a point took place on December 4, 2006. That game ended in a goalless draw.
Manchester City vs Watford - Injuries and suspensions
Manchester City - Claudio Bravo, Aymeric Laporte, Fernandinho, Kevin De Bruyne (injured); Benjamin Mendy, Fabian Delph, John Stones (doubtful).
Watford - No missing players
Broadcast info - Manchester City vs Watford
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In Australia: Optus Sport.
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