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Watford vs Tottenham: Latest score and updates from Vicarage Road

Spurs can go third with a victory 

George Cooper
Sunday 01 January 2017 13:14 GMT
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Eriksen is in fine form ahead of the clash with Watford
Eriksen is in fine form ahead of the clash with Watford (Getty)

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Tottenham have the opportunity to jump into third place in the Premier League, albeit temporarily, when they face Watford at Vicarage Road.

Spurs are level on points with Manchester United in fifth but could jump ahead of Manchester City on goal difference if they win against the Hornets, with fourth-placed Arsenal to play later on Sunday.

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43 mins: Spurs are so dominant it's untrue and Vicarage Road is very, very quiet. Watford are playing like a relegation side here.

Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:14

HALF-TIME

Spurs in total control, led by the irrepressible Harry Kane, who has scored twice with two excellent finishes. Alli's third just before half-time has surely killed off any thoughts of a Watford comeback.

Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:17

Harry Kane celebrates his second goal against Watford 

Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:19

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Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:24

KICK-OFF

Spurs get us going again

Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:32

GOAL - Alli again

That really is game over and it's another disaster for Watford. Kane picks out Alli inside the box and he has far too much time and space to poke the ball past Gomes. Tottenham's fourth comes 58 seconds into the second half. Kane and Alli are now both on hat-tricks.

Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:33

50 mins: That sums up Watford's day. Guedioura attempts to cross into the box and manages only to thump the ball straight out of play. Watford would probably take the full-time whistle right now. They must endure another 40 minutes.

Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:38

52 mins: Son shoots wide for Spurs. Plenty more goals in the offing for the men in white here, you feel.

Samuel Lovett1 January 2017 14:38

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