Watford vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Watford face Brentford 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 Brentford
Dennis has been given an opportunity today to get back amongst the goals, as he had a terrific opening half to the season, but has tralied off in recent months and has been on the bench for the last couple of games.
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Well wide! Kucka finds time and space on the edge of the box and lines up a shot at goal, but he gets it all wrong as the ball flies high and wide of the Brentford goal.
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Stoppage in play here as Pinnock has an issue and the medical team are on the pitch, but it doesn't look good for the Brentford defender and he may have to come off.
Watford vs Brentford
The early Brentford goal is a huge blow for Watford and again it has come from some poor defending at the back, as Ajer should never have been allowed to win the first header to send the ball to Norgaard.
Watford vs Brentford
Brentford are looking to complete their first league double over Watford since 1976-77 in the fourth tier. However, they’re winless in their last seven league visits to Vicarage Road (D2 L5).
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Not too far away! Sarr rises highest in the box and tries to turn a header towards goal from close range, but his effort flies over the Brentford crossbar.
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