Watch Watford vs Man City live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 5.30pm; kick-off 6pm
Tuesday 21 July 2020 19:44, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Watford vs Man City in the Premier League on Tuesday (kick-off 6pm).
Watford are set to be without midfielder Etienne Capoue when City travel to Vicarage Road.
The Frenchman missed Friday's defeat at West Ham with a knock and is not expected to return in time for the visit of Pep Guardiola's men.
Daryl Janmaat, Gerard Deulofeu (both knee) and Isaac Success (Achilles) are also unavailable for the Hornets' crucial clash in their bid to remain in the Premier League.
City are still without leading scorer Sergio Aguero, who has been sidelined since knee surgery last month.
Back-up goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is again doubtful with the muscular problem that kept him out of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final loss to Arsenal.
City have no fresh injury concerns following the defeat at Wembley.
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I think some people are looking at Manchester City at the minute with some confusion. They are playing well enough but not getting the results. City were not great against Bournemouth and Pep Guardiola has chopped and changed it too much, especially for some of the players.
Ederson and Aymeric Laporte look different class, but the full backs are nowhere near what they used to be. Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy cannot get to the byline, and Walker particularly plays more as a centre-back. Things are not quite what they were, and City were disappointing in the FA Cup but all eyes will be on the Champions League. I do not see any real problems for them in this one.
I do however with Watford - what a time to get rid of their manager. They have Man City at home where they need at least a point. Will the players feel better now Nigel Pearson has gone? No. Will they feel more together? No, as they are still in a really vulnerable position.
Watford will be panicking, goal difference could be crucial and it could take another hit. They will not be able to battle-axe through this City team and I see another dismal night. The only way Watford may survive is by Bournemouth and Aston Villa not winning.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 1-3 (9/1 with Sky Bet)
