An 86th-minute goal from Ashley Fletcher on his full debut ensured Watford made it through to the Carabao Cup third round at the expensive of Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.The tie at Vicarage Road seemed destined for a penalty shoot-out until the summer signing tapped home at the back post to earn the Hornets a 1-0 victory which leaves new Eagles boss Patrick Vieira winless and without a ...Full Story »

Watford’s latest signing Ozan Tufan will not be involved in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Crystal Palace.Manager Xisco Munoz said the club’s newest addition would join up with the squad after the upcoming international break.Danny Rose is fit and available for the match and is expected to feature for Watford for the first time.The Hornets head into the match looking to bounc...Full Story »

A rejuvenated Shane Duffy toasted his Brighton resurgence with a thumping header as the Seagulls saw off Watford 2-0 in the Premier League.Neal Maupay latched onto Yves Bissouma’s interception for his second goal in as many games, as Brighton secured a perfect league start of two wins from two.Frenchman Maupay was forced out of action at half-time with a suspected shoulder injury, however,...Full Story »

Aaron Connolly will be back in contention for Brighton’s Premier League clash with Watford on Saturday.The Republic of Ireland striker missed last weekend’s 2-1 win at Burnley due to “personal reasons”, but boss Graham Potter has revealed those concerns have been resolved.Forward Danny Welbeck and full-back Tariq Lamptey remain sidelined with hamstring problems. Defender ...Full Story »

Watford manager Xisco Munoz hailed his side’s performance as they held off a late Aston Villa challenge to kickstart their Premier League return with a 3-2 victory.Club-record signing Ismaila Sarr had already set up Emmanuel Dennis’ first club goal for Watford’s opener before he found the net himself for their second.Debutant Cucho Hernandez added their third just moments after...Full Story »

Watford record signing Ismaila Sarr starred on his Premier League return as the Hornets held off a late challenge from Aston Villa to secure a 3-2 win.Sarr had already set up Emmanuel Dennis for his first club goal for Watford’s opener before he found the net himself after an individual run down the right for his side’s second.Debutant Cucho Hernandez added the home side’s thir...Full Story »

Watford will be without strike duo Joao Pedro and Joshua King as they host Aston Villa on their Premier League return.Pedro (knee) is missing while King will have to wait to make his Hornets’ debut due to a minor groin issue.Nathaniel Chalobah is also absent through illness but Peter Etebo, Imran Louza and Emmanuel Dennis could be in line to make their competitive debuts.Villa will check o...Full Story »

Watford have announced the arrival of Norway striker Joshua King, the Premier League club’s third signing of a busy Friday. Former Bournemouth frontman King has agreed a two-year contract, with the option of another 12 months, after leaving Everton. Earlier on Friday, the promoted Hornets had announced the signings of Stoke midfielder Peter Etebo on a season-long loan with an option to...Full Story »

The former England international recently helped the Italian giants lift their first scudetto since 2010 under outgoing manager Antonio Conte. Young has enjoyed a successful spell with Inter Milan Credit: AP He departed Watford 14 years ago after they were relegated from the Premier LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd And now the 35-year-old has won the title with Inter, he is in talks fo...Full Story »

Watford head coach Xisco Munoz declared himself ready for the Premier League but did admit he was looking forward to a rest following their final-day win over Swansea.Andre Gray and Isaac Success struck in the second half for the Hornets to secure a 2-0 victory at Vicarage Road which saw them conclude the Sky Bet Championship campaign in second spot with 91 points.It has been a whirlwind few mon...Full Story »

Second-half goals from Andre Gray and Isaac Success helped Watford bid farewell to the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-0 win over promotion hopefuls Swansea.Chances were few and far between at Vicarage Road but Xisco Munoz watched his team put in an improved display after the break to conclude the regular season on another high.Swansea will hope to join them in the Premier League and discovered th...Full Story »

Joao Pedro could return when Watford host Swansea in Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash.The Brazilian forward has shaken off an ankle problem to return to full training this week.Ismaila Sarr is unlikely to be ready to return as he continues his recovery from hamstring trouble.Nathaniel Chalobah, Tom Cleverley, Kiko Femenia and Jeremy Ngakia are all definitely sidelined.Andre Ayew is ba...Full Story »

Ivan Toney scored his 30th Sky Bet Championship goal of the season as Brentford beat Premier League-bound Watford 2-0.The Championship’s top marksman netted a second-half penalty after Marcus Forss had opened the scoring as Brentford guaranteed a third-placed finish for the second season running.Their points tally of 84 would have sent Brentford up automatically last season, but they will ...Full Story »

Watford could yet sell Ismaila Sarr this summer - despite their return to the Premier League. The Athletic reports Watford may sell Sarr this summer. The Hornets could be willing to part ways with Sarr should an offer come in for the forward. Liverpool were interested last summer before Watford raised their asking price, while Manchester United have also made an attempt. Sarr's agent has co...Full Story »

Brentford defender Pontus Jansson returns from suspension for the Sky Bet Championship clash with Watford.Jansson has served a one-match ban incurred for his red card against Bournemouth last Saturday.Shandon Baptiste (knee), Henrik Dalsgaard (knee), Josh Dasilva (hip) and Rico Henry (hamstring) are out.The Bees have already secured their place in the play-offs, while promotion is assured for th...Full Story »