Watford vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Watford face Everton 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:
Watford vs Everton
Gordon tries to volley an Iwobi cross at goal, but he gets well underneath it and his effort flies over Foster's crossbar into the Everton fans.
Watford vs Everton
Richarlison drives from inside his own half to the edge of the Watford box, but Sissoko makes a brilliant challenge to halt his progress and clear the danger.
Watford vs Everton
It's been a cagey first 25 minutes, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances.
Watford vs Everton
The Hornets have lost their last 11 home league games, which is the longest run of home losses in top-flight history.
Watford vs Everton
A long Pickford kick upfield sets the visitors away on the counter. Gordon then drags the ball back to the edge of the box for Gray, but Sissoko gets in with an important sliding challenge.
Watford vs Everton
The free-kick isn't properly cleared by Everton and the ball squirms out to Kalu in space in the box, but the winger's powerful effort is blazed over the crossbar.
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