Watford will have wanted to start
the season well in order to have a chance of staying up following their
promotion to the Premier League on the back of an impressive performance in the
Championship last campaign. They did just that, Miguel Layun’s half-volley
opening their account after 13 minutes in what could have been a tricky away
fixture against Everton. The toffees drew level late in the second half, Ross
Barkley’s strike beating Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes after 78 minutes.
Watford responded well, as Odion Ighalo put the Hornets ahead once more, only
for his goal to be cancelled out by Arouna Kone’s composed finish late on in
the game. The travelling fans will be happy with their side’s performance, a
2-2 draw probably the right result.
Upon their return to Vicarage Road, Watford contested their second consecutive draw of the season, the match against West Bromwich Albion ending 0-0. Odion Ighalo had the best chance of the game, heading wide in the second half. Having not contested a goalless draw in the Championship last year, this will be an unusual scenario for the home fans, however there were plenty of positives to take from the game. Watford dominated throughout, controlling the game all over the pitch – 64% possession and 16 attempts telling the tale of the game. Quique Sanchez Flores may want his team to be a little more patient in attack, shots being taken perhaps too often. He will however be pleased to see an almost telepathic connection between his striking pair, Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo. The Hornets may have deserved more from the game, but look to be settling well for the season.
Watford have started their
campaign well, two accomplished performances providing the Hornets with plenty
of promise moving forward. They may, however, need to adapt to Premier League a
little quicker if they are to translate these performances into wins.
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