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Chelsea vs Watford result: Loftus-Cheek, Luiz and Higuain score as Chelsea beat Watford

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Harry Latham-Coyle
Sunday 05 May 2019 16:02 BST
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Chelsea hosted Watford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

The Blues have their Champions League chances firmly in their own hands after they battled to a deserved win over the Hornets at Stamford Bridge. A tepid first-half was put behind them in the second with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, David Luiz and Gonzalo Higuain all scoring to move Maurizio Sarri's side up to third above Tottenham and Arsenal in the race for the top four.

We'll have all the latest throughout the afternoon here.


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Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 13:43

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Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 13:47

Righty-ho, then. Ten minutes until kick-off.

We are inside the last fifteen games of the Premier League season. Where has the time gone?

Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 13:51

Just about ready to go at the John Smith's Stadium and Stamford Bridge.

Wins for Manchester United and Chelsea?

Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 13:57

An emotional day for outgoing Huddersfield owner Dean Hoyle with the news of his sale of the club confirmed this week.

He'll be maintaining a minority stake in the club, but this will mark the final home game of his tenure of owner. And it has been quite the tenure, taking the club into the Premier League for the first time.

He'll be looking on proudly today from the posh seats.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 13:59

The clock strikes two, the whistles blow and we are underway.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 14:00

Huddersfield 0-0 Manchester United, 2 minutes

Manchester United have begun with a front three, Juan Mata and Alexis Sanchez up alongside Marcus Rashford on the right and left respectively.

Huddersfield have matched them with Alex Pritchard and Isaac Mbenza providing the width. 

The home fans chant Dean Hoyle's name.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 14:03

Huddersfield 0-0 Manchester Untied, 6 minutes

Marcus Rashford fires on the hop into Jonas Lössl's welcoming grasp.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 14:06

Chelsea 0-0 Watford, 7 minutes

A relatively quiet start at Stamford Bridge, with a bit of an end of season feel to this fixture. 

Harry Latham-Coyle5 May 2019 14:07

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