Stoke City continued their dismal run of the last season as they find themselves on the brink of entering the relegation zone and are currently stranded on the 17th spot in the Premier League table. The Potters have won only a couple of matches this term so far and landed themselves in an absolutely distraught situation.
The side from Staffordshire are now aiming for redemption in the near future and will look to get themselves back on the winning way when they lock horns against Watford in the Premier League. The Potters are well aware of the kind of form the Hornets are currently in and will try their best to tame them and get three points from the match, crucial for their survival in the top tier.
Stoke City have lost five games so far and have conceded the highest number of goals among all the teams in the Premier League this season. They will have to perform out of their skins in all of the future encounters to even have a chance of staying in the league, starting with their next match against Watford.
4-3-3 Stoke City Predicted Lineup Vs Watford
Defence
Stoke City are considered to have one of the most submissive defences in the present season, having already conceded 20 goals in their first nine matches. The likes of Kurt Zouma, Ryan Shawcross, Glenn Johnson and Eric Peters have looked far from good this season so far and need to step up to keep the Watford strikers at bay, who are in prolific form this season.
Jack Butland will start in the goal for the Potters once again.
Midfield
The Potters might go in with a three-man midfield this time, which might feature players like Joe Allen, Darren Fletcher and Ramadan Sobhi. All three players will have to keep a check on the opposition and restrict them from getting into their half more often. They will also have to get their act right while vying for the ball and keep a significant amount of possession with them.
Attack
The Stoke City forwards have looked good on a few occasions throughout this season, but have not been able to provide their team with the impetus to win matches. Eric Maxim Chuopo-Moting, Mame Biram Diouf and Jese will have to ensure that they score ample goals against their next opponents Watford, who have a vigorous strike force of their own and can cause the Potters to suffer once again.
