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Aston Villa v. Watford ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 2/19/2022

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Emmanuel Dennis grabs late Watford edge over Aston Villa ' Premier League

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Watford beats Aston Villa 1-0 to boost hopes of EPL survival

Emmanuel Dennis has ended Watford’s scoring drought and helped boost the club’s hopes of Premier League survival with a late header in a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joao Pedro - Out with knock Pedro is out with a knock for Saturday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Pedro is out Saturday, but he hasn't started in two matches and wasn't going to start in this one now that Ismaila Sarr is available. Pedro had a nice run of performances, but he's the odd man out in the attack at the moment.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juraj Kucka - Out against Villa Kucka is out with a knock for Saturday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Kucka had started the prior three matches, but this knock looks related to the last match when he left at the break. Imran Louza is in the XI in his place after a mediocre set of starts for Watford, who haven't scored in their last four matches.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas N`Koulou - Still 1-2 weeks away Nkoulou (hamstring) is hoping to get back on the training pitch in the upcoming weeks.

Impact While Nkoulou is still like 1-2 weeks away from returning to first-team training, the fact that he has a more concrete timeline is certainly a step in the right direction. The defender has been absent from the squad since mid-November and will be hard-pressed to secure a place in the starting XI even once cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oghenekaro Etebo - Full training participant Etebo returned to first-team training ahead of Saturday's matchup with Aston Villa.

Impact Etebo seems poised to get back into the squad for the first time since Sept. 25 versus Newcastle United. Given his extended layoff, the midfielder will almost certainly start out in a bench role before getting the opportunity to rejoin the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kwadwo Baah - Playing with U23s Baah (ankle) is starting with the U23s Thursday, his first minutes of the season.

Impact Baah fractured his ankle a few months ago and may only be a U23 option this season given the injury and inexperience. He's yet to feature with the senior team and will likely rack up minutes with the U23s before being given a chance on the bench in Premier League.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaila Sarr - Plays second half in loss Sarr had three shots (one on target) and one inaccurate cross in 45 minutes of Saturday's loss against Brighton.

Impact Sarr was brought on after the half and tried his usual magic, but Watford were already down a goal and going against a solid defensive side. The good news is that he's available to start again and provides something the team has missed in recent months. Prior to injury, he scored five goals in 12 starts.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twitter trolls, philanthropy, tricked by Maddison and up for the fight - Watford's William Troost-Ekong Watford's William Troost-Ekong has had a difficult season but on and off the pitch he has plenty to battle for...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

City wins, United limps to draw as gulf between rivals grows

The gulf between the two Manchester clubs was at its most stark in the English Premier League

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sun goes down on Watford in 2-0 loss to Brighton in EPL

Not even a pep talk from Elton John has helped Watford, which remained stuck in the relegation zone after a 2-0 loss to Brighton in the English Premier League

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Foster - Three saves in loss Foster made three saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Foster failed to do much on the five shots he faced, though his team did nothing to help him. Foster isn't going to get many wins, and will likely face a plethora of high-danger chances for the remainder of the season. He is a tough option against Aston Villa next time out.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samir - Invisible in defeat Samir made five interceptions and three clearances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Samir failed to do anything of value during Saturday's loss, though Watford's horrible midfield means Samir has plenty of chances for defensive volume. Samir remains a non-factor for fantasy purposes and isn't worth targeting moving forward. Next up is a trip to Aston Villa on Saturday,

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Cathcart - Busy defensively Cathcart made seven clearances and two tackles during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Cathcart had some defensive volume, but it still wasn't enough for anything more than a poor fantasy day. With clean sheets few and far between for Watford, there are simply stronger fantasy options. Cathcart is best avoided next time out against Aston Villa.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juraj Kucka - Busy in defeat Kucka made four tackles and one interception, as well as creating two chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Kucka had plenty to do defensively, and did his duty well, also creating some offensive value. That said he is still a poor option in any fantasy formats and consistently produces little fantasy value. He will be a poor option against Aston Villa next time out, as Watford struggle to stay afloat in the Premier League.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - Nine crosses in loss Femenia sent in nine crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Femenia kept his duty on set-pieces and was a solid fantasy play off that volume alone. The right-back isn't exceptional, nor is Watford particularly good, but his floor is safe. Femenia will be a reliable, if underwhelming, option against Aston Villa next time out.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaila Sarr - On bench Saturday Sarr (AFCON) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Brighton.

Impact As expected, Sarr is in the team Saturday, but given his quick return, he's not being asked to start. That said, he's healthy again and the question seems to be when he'll come on against Brighton, not if.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaila Sarr - Returns from international duty Sarr (not injury related) rejoined the team ahead of Saturday's matchup with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Impact Having just returned from winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, Sarr may not be ready to immediately jump back into the starting XI for Watford. Especially considering he was dealing with a knee problem before leaving which has kept him out of domestic competition since Nov. 20 against Manchester United. If he does play, Sarr could be eased into action with an appearance off the bench but should be a mainstay on the pitch moving forward.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kwadwo Baah - Back in full training Baah (ankle) is back in full training, according to the team.

Impact Baah probably doesn't have a role with the senior team, but he could make future benches. He's still a young striker who needs time and that'll likely come with the U23s in the current season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Foster - Concedes one in loss Foster allowed a goal while making a save during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to West Ham.

Impact Foster allowed the lone goal of the match in the 68th minute as Watford dropped all three points on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 15 goals in 11 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 27.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juraj Kucka - Takes one shot Kucka took an off target shot during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to West Ham.

Impact Kucka was held off the scoresheet as Watford were blanked by West Ham on Tuesday. The midfielder didn't cross or create a chance while his lone shot tied for the second highest amount on the team in the loss.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Dennis - Runner up in multiple stats Dennis took an off target shot, crossed twice (one accurate) and created a chance during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to West Ham.

Impact Dennis was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Watford were shut out on Tuesday. The forward finished with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team in the loss.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United out of the top 4 as Ronaldo's dry spell continues

Out of the FA Cup and now out of the Premier League’s top four

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zouma jeered, West Ham beats Watford 1-0 to move 4th in EPL

Kurt Zouma got a first taste of the public outcry over his cat-kicking incident during West Ham’s 1-0 win over Watford in the Premier League

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS