Watford have surprised a lot of people and have begun their campaign with a 100% winning record after playing 4 Premier League matches so far going into the international break. The Hornets along with Liverpool and Chelsea are yet to drop any points in the league, and they would be optimistic about their chances of having a successful season in the top tier of England.
Secret Behind Watford’s Success
One of the main reasons behind the Hornets’ recent success has been their desire to play open, attractive football with their manager Javi Gracia opting for a 4-4-2 formation quite often. The striking partnership between Andre Gray and Troy Deeney has benefited the whole team as they often link up to cause a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders.
What Makes Them Such A Terrific Duo?
Both forwards are different in the way they play but are developing a telepathic understanding while operating in and around the opposition penalty box. We can often see them combine to try and come up with more opportunities to score up top.
Gray has incredible pace and is quite useful while running behind the opposition defenders. On the other hand, Deeney is a physical centre-forward who often wins headers and feeds on second balls to bring his teammates into the game.
How Long Can The Hornets Maintain Their Winning Record?
Watford have some tough fixtures coming up after the international break as they face Manchester United in front of their home supporters before travelling to Fulham and Arsenal respectively. They surely have the firepower and the confidence to turn over all three of these opponents, but it won’t be an easy feat. If things go well, the Hornets might maintain their 100% winning record for a long time until they come across a strong side who can stop them. However, in football, anything is possible!
Can This Striking Partnership Continue To Be A Successful One?
The Gray-Deeney partnership is slowly building into one of the Premier League’s most lethal striking duos. Deeney has already found the back of the net twice while grabbing an assist in four league matches so far. In comparison, Gray has one goal to his name in four league appearances for Watford.
Keep a lookout for this deadly front two as they have the potential to become a successful striking pair in English football.
