Premier League has been enlightened with some glorious display of football and Watford have been one of the main contributors. Since the arrival of Marco Silva, the Hornets have got rid of their traditional boring football and have reinvented themselves with some crisp, attacking displays.
Despite the 4-2 loss at the hand of Chelsea in the last match, they have shown their class in this season and have rocked the opposition defence with countless attacks. They will try to get back to winning ways when they host a disjointed Stoke City this weekend.
Marco Silva has established a side who don’t fear opponents and can get the better off them on any day. Their 2-1 win against Arsenal was a result of the same and they could have made it two in two against Chelsea, but lack of an experienced finisher took the game away from them.
The likes of Richarlison and Abdoulaye Doucoure have excelled in this ongoing season and their uprise has been the main reason behind this stupendous success.
Predicted 4-2-3-1 Watford Starting Lineup Against Stoke City
Defence
Heurelho Gomes has been a one-man army in the Hornets goal and is likely to keep his place in the starting lineup. The 36-year-old has delivered some excellent performances and would be hoping to repeat them. Christian Kabasele and Adrian Mariappa have stood like a rock in the backline and their performance has assured the side to shore up the attack.
KikoFemenia has been a revelation this term and will be on the right side of the defence. Jose Holebas will be hoping to keep things tight on the left side.
Midfield
Doucoure has been on the pitch for the Hornets in every Premier League matches so far and has been the main catalyst. The 24-year old’s strong, solid presence in the midfield will be important to keep the Stoke players at bay.
Etienne Capoue has given a strong account of himself and will be alongside Doucoure in the middle of the pitch.
Attack
Silva invested heavily to overhaul his attack and the result has been pretty impressive. Richarlison has been impressive on the left flank and will try to make look things easy in this match.
Andre Carrillo has been a regular and he will feature on the right flank. Tom Cleverley will be in the no. 10 position. Troy Deeney has started in the in the last few matches and will be hoping to make an instant impact. he will be the single striker.
Here is how they might line up:
