Watford - Weeks 1 & 2 Review

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.

2015/2016 Preview - Watford

The Hornets, with players such as Deeney, Ighalo and Vydra, have some firepower, and have added well to their squad since the end of the Championship season. Capoue, Holebas, Gomes and Britos are all very good signings, and now the squad has the depth to compete well in the Premier League. However, it looks as if they will fall just short, lacking the quality needed to stay up. The strikers won't be afforded the same freedom in the Premier League as they had last season, which will take a lot away from Watford's game. A closely fought battle with Leicester and Bournemouth will probably see Watford come out bottom of those 3, and taking 19th place.