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Watford coronavirus outbreak sees game at Burnley called off

A coronavirus outbreak at Watford led to its game at Burnley being called off less than three hours before kickoff on Wednesday, becoming the third Premier League postponement in f...

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emmanuel Dennis - Wednesday's match postponed Dennis and Watford won't play Burnley on Wednesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the squad.

Impact It looks like a couple more members of Watford tested positive for COVID-19, which forced the Premier League to postponement the match. On the plus side, some guys will get a few more days of rest, but on the downside, Watford may not be allowed to train for a day or two.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal plays West Ham, Dortmund needs a win

Arsenal hosts West Ham in a match between teams fighting over fourth place in the Premier League

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Masina - Back in training Masina (thigh) rejoined training Monday and will be assessed for Wednesday's match against Burnley.

Impact It's hard to see Masina starting in his first match back from a muscle injury, but there's a chance he'll be in the squad Wednesday. Danny Rose has taken his spot at left-back, but once healthy, it's expected Masina will return to that role.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kabasele - Out with new injury Kabasele suffered a knock in training that will keep him out a few weeks.

Impact Kabasele had been on the bench each of the last three matches following his return from a hamstring injury, but it looks like he suffered a new issue that will keep him out. He's yet to feature under Claudio Ranieri and it's unknown what his role will be under the manager.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Sierralta - Back in full training Sierralta (hamstring) has been training fully and will be assessed ahead of Wednesday's match against Burnley.

Impact Sierralta has been out for a couple months, so it's unlikely he'll be pushed into the starting XI in his first match back. Once healthy, he should contend for starts, but he may not become a regular starter before the year is over.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Cleverley - Sets up goal against Brentford Cleverley bagged an assist in Friday's loss against Brentford.

Impact Cleverley set up Watford's lone goal with a perfect cross from a corner kick that was nodded home by Emmanuel Dennis. The former Manchester United player has just two assists on the season, and the fact that he rarely logs a full 90 -- just twice this season -- certainly conspires against his upside.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Dennis - Scores once again Dennis bagged a goal in Friday's loss against Brentford.

Impact Dennis has been on fire of late and has four goals over his last five starts, a span in which he's also recorded two or more shots on four occasions. The forward should remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game at Burnley.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bachmann - Concedes two late goals Bachmann conceded two goals, made three saves and recorded two clearances in Friday's loss against Brentford.

Impact Bachmann was en route to a clean sheet but was beaten twice late in the second half, making it the fifth game in a row in which he concedes two or more goals. Due to the team's defensive problems, he's not a player worth trusting in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford v. Watford ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/10/2021

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Injury-time goal secures Brentford comeback win in EPL

Bryan Mbeumo’s stoppage-time penalty has earned Brentford a dramatic 2-1 win over Watford in the English Premier League

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emmanuel Dennis strikes first for Watford v. Brentford ' Premier League

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Ken Sema - On bench against Brentford Sema (knee) will be available as a substitute for Friday's clash with Brentford.

Impact Considering Sema was limited to just two starts in the club's first 10 matches, his absence from the starting XI should come as a surprise. In fact, the midfielder will likely continue to serve primarily as a bench option moving forward, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Sierralta - Hopeful to train full next week Sierralta (hamstring) is building up his fitness and hopes to train fully next week.

Impact Sierralta will probably miss the team's next two matches and then have a chance to return for the Dec. 18 contest if all goes well. Once healthy, he'll need to get back his fitness and win over Claudio Ranieri, having yet to be healthy under the new manager.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Masina - Out with thigh strain Masina will be out for a short period with a thigh strain suffered last week.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Masina, who suffered the injury in the 12th minute of the loss to Chelsea. Watford's schedule eases up a bit in coming matches and it looks like Danny Rose will be the one to benefit at left-back while Masina is injured.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Sierralta - Working alone on pitch Sierralta was pictured working alone on the pitch in his return from a hamstring injury.

Impact Sierralta hasn't played for Watford since early October, mainly because of an ongoing hamstring injury. If all goes well, he could be ready to train in a week or two and able to be an option before things get busier over the holidays. Still, he's yet to play under Claudio Ranieri, so it's unclear what kind of role he'll have.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ken Sema - Back in team training Sema (knee) is back in team training and could be an option Friday against Brentford.

Impact Sema has been out a little more than a month with a knee injury, so he's not expected to start right away. Then again, he's only received two starts this season in the first two matches, meaning he still has to win a role under Claudio Ranieri.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Non-league Chesterfield drawn to play Chelsea in FA Cup

One of the five non-league teams in the draw for the third round of the FA Cup has been handed one of the most exciting matches possible: A trip to European champion Chelsea

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watford vs. Manchester City reaction: Man City looks 'unstoppable' ' Premier League ' ESPN FC

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Watford v. Manchester City ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/4/2021

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Man City goes top of EPL with 3-1 win at Watford

Defending champion Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this season after a 3-1 win at Watford

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cucho Hernandez gives Watford breakthrough v. Manchester City ' Premier League

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Man City goes top of EPL after Chelsea loses at West Ham

Defending champion Manchester City is on top of the English Premier League for the first time this season

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emmanuel Dennis - Ties for team-high in shots Dennis took two shots (both on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Dennis was held off the scoresheet as Watford found just one goal on Saturday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team while tying for the team-high with two shots in the loss.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bachmann - Nine saves in defeat Bachmann allowed three goals while making nine saves during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Bachmann allowed two goals in the first half and one in the second as Watford dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 16 goals in seven league starts while his nine saves upped his season total to 27.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Watford coronavirus outbreak sees game at Burnley called off

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Injury-time goal secures Brentford comeback win in EPL

Non-league Chesterfield drawn to play Chelsea in FA Cup

Man City goes top of EPL with 3-1 win at Watford

Man City goes top of EPL after Chelsea loses at West Ham