Crystal Palace vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace face Watford in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Crystal Palace vs Watford
Sema has his pocket picked by Gallagher and he bursts down the right and into the box. Sissoko is staying tight to him to stop a cross from going in, and he ends up giving away a corner.
Crystal Palace vs Watford
There's still no real urgency from Watford to get forward. Sarr makes a good run down the right but doesn't have many options in the box. He swings it in anyway, but it's a comfortable one for Guehi to deal with.
Crystal Palace vs Watford
Foster sells Dennis short with his pass and Olise just chests it down to Gallagher. He spins and spots Foster off his line, so he takes the shot early, but he lifts it high over the bar.
Crystal Palace vs Watford
It's a wonderful switch of play from Hughes out to Zaha and he cushions it down to Eze on the edge of the box. His shot is blocked by Cathcart, but Ward recycles it by lifting it over the top to Zaha again. The flag goes up against him this time though.
Crystal Palace vs Watford
Cleverley is down holding his ribs and it looks like the same problem that he received treatment for in the first half. He's receiving treatment now, but it looks like his game might be over.
Crystal Palace vs Watford
It's a better start to the second half by Watford and King is bursting forward on the counter. He takes it into the box and has a go from the left, but it's a comfortable save for Butland.
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There's a nervy moment at the back for Palace as Butland tries to clear the ball and King closes him down. The forward ends up kicking the keeper in the hand though and the free-kick goes Palace's way.
Crystal Palace vs Watford
Watford get us back underway for the second half!
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