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Tottenham vs Watford as it happened as Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Heung-Min Son all scored

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Joe Miles
Friday 07 April 2017 15:35 BST
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Dele Alli and Eric Dier celebrate
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Tottenham take on Watford at White Hart Lane hoping to keep up the pressure on Chelsea in the Premier League title race.

A win for Spurs would take them to within four points of the top, before league leaders Chelsea play away to Bournemouth later today.

Both teams have a number of injuries to contend with, although captain Hugo Lloris does return for Spurs.

Watford meanwhile will be playing 'without a defence' according to manager Walter Mazzarri because of a number of injuries and a suspension for Sebastian Prödl.

Follow it live...

What time is it?

The game kicks off at 12.30pm at White Hart Lane.

What channel is it on?

The game is on Sky Sports 1 with coverage beginning at 11.30am.

It’s a big game for…

Vincent Janssen. All has not gone to plan since the big Dutchman's arrival in the Premier League and with Harry Kane now on his way back he'll need a positive performance to stay in his manager's thoughts.

Earlier this season...

Player to watch…

Dele Alli. The England man has been on fire since the turn of the year and has scored five in his last eight games in all competitions. With Kane still working his way back Alli is Spurs' main attacking threat.

Form guide…

Tottenham: W W W W W

Watford: D L L W W

Odds…

Tottenham: 1/4

Draw: 11/2

Watford: 14/1

61 MINS

Smith charges down the right, before feeding possession to Fraser. The 23-year-old knocks the ball off Alonso's leg to win a throw in. 

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:49

64 MINS

Chelsea are back on top at Dean Court, with Bournemouth seeing very little going forward. Conte's men are pumping balls wide to Alonso and Moses, which is putting their full backs under constant stress.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:53

66 MINS

Daniels goes for a powerful strike from outside the area, but Azpilicueta leaps in front of the attempt to block it.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:54

68 MINS

GOAL

BOURNEMOUTH 1 - 3 CHELSEA

Alonso has scored the third with a sublime free kick, leaving Boruc helpless. It's an immaculate example of how a free kick should be taken. Top stuff from the 25-year-old.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:56

71 MINS

Substitution: Pugh is replaced by Ibe.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 18:58

74 MINS

Yellow card: Pedro crashes into Arter with his elbows raised. 

Joe Miles8 April 2017 19:03

77 MINS

Wilshire threads the ball through to King, he turns and strikes the ball but it flies wide of the post.

Substitution: Afobe is replaced by Mousset.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 19:04

79 MINS

Newly introduced Ibe picks up possession and moves into the Chelsea box. Alonso then comes flying in with a perfectly timed slide tackle to save the day for Conte's men.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 19:06

82 MINS

Alonso delivers a menacing ball into the box, but it's top defending from Cook who manages to head the cross to safety.

Joe Miles8 April 2017 19:09

84 MINS

Substitution: Hazard is replaced by Fabregas.

The Belgian has been instrumental today in every Chelsea move and his goal was an example of his confidence and endless ability. 

Joe Miles8 April 2017 19:11

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