Watford have an injury crisis. A 12-storey crisis with a magnificent entrance hall, carpeting throughout, 24-hour portage, and an enormous sign on the roof, saying “This Is a Large Crisis”. A large crisis requires a large plan so Watford can count themselves lucky they have Claudio Ranieri in the dugout. Who better to dream up another win over a side from Manchester? Well, one manager leaps to mind, Pep Guardiola. Manchester City are navigating their own injury problems with aplomb and, as Jack Grealish and Phil Foden return to full fitness, a fifth win in succession will be expected. The chance to go top if Chelsea drop points against West Ham will only add fuel to the fire. Watford could also rappel into the relegation zone if they lose and Burnley beat Newcastle. Graham Searles
Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Vicarage Road
Last season n/a
Referee Kevin Friend
This season G5 Y31 R2 6.6 cards/game
Odds H 16-1 A 2-9 D 7-1
WATFORD
Subs from Elliot, Fletcher, Gosling, Tufan, Hernández, Louza, Femenía, Kabasele
Doubtful None
Injured Sema (knee, 10 Dec), Sierralta (hamstring, 10 Dec), Foster (groin, Jan), Etebo (quadriceps, Mar), Nkoulou (hamstring, unknown), Sarr (knee, unknown), Masina (hamstring, unknown), Baah (ankle, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y31 R1
Form WLLWLL
Leading scorer Dennis 6
MANCHESTER CITY
Subs from Steffen, Carson, Palmer, Fernandinho, Jesus, Aké, Mbete, Zinchenko, Silva, Stones, Delap, De Bruyne
Doubtful None
Injured Torres (foot, Jan)
Suspended None
Discipline Y21 R1
Form WLWWWW
Leading scorer Silva 5
