Watford's Premier League survival fight continues without Nigel Pearson as the Hornets host Manchester City tonight.
Pearson was sacked as manager on Sunday, with U23s coach Hayden Mullins taking over for the final two games of the season as Watford sit three points above the relegation zone.
It has been a dramatic campaign for the Hornets both on and off the pitch, and while they can technically stay up without winning another point, a win here would almost guarantee safety.
But standing in Watford's way is a Man City side who beat them 8-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this season, and Pep Guardiola's side are smarting from their shock FA Cup exit to Arsenal.
Date, time and venue
Watford vs Man City is scheduled for an 6pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
There will be no fans in attendance at Vicarage Road due to government guidelines following the coronavirus outbreak.
How to watch
TV channel: Watford vs Man City will be shown live on Sky Sports' Premier League and Main Event channels and is available via Now TV with a day pass for £9.99, or a three-month pass on offer for £25.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app, with a mobile month pass available for £5.99.
Team news
Watford XI: Foster, Mariappa, Kabasele, Dawson, Femenia, Cleverley, Doucoure, Hughes, Sarr, Deeney, Pereyra
Subs: Gomes, vWelbeck, Masina, Chalobah, Cathcart, Joao Pedro, Gray, Quina, Pussetto
Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Eric Garcia, Laporte, Joao Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Foden, Gabriel Jesus, Sterling
Subs: Stones, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Silva, Mendy, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Otamendi, Carson
Referee: Michael Oliver
Prediction: Watford 1-3 Man City
It will be intriguing to see whether Watford get any kind of new-manager bounce considering they've had so many this season.
However, Guardiola will want a strong finish to the Premier League season as he prepares City for a potential Champions League run in August - and it's difficult to look beyond an away win with plenty of goals.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Watford have failed to beat Man City in their 11 Premier League meetings, losing nine times and drawing twice.
The Hornets will want to forget their last meeting, which ended 8-0 at the Etihad as City raced into a five-goal lead within the first 18 minutes.
Betting odds and tips
- Watford to win: 9/1
- Man City to win: 4/11
- Draw: 5/1
- Over 4.5 goals: 3/1
Odds courtesy of Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.
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