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EFL Cup | Second Round
Aug 27, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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3-0
Reaction
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Javi Gracia: 'Danny Welbeck will need time to get back to his best'
Gracia named the former Arsenal man in his starting XI for the first time in the Carabao Cup win against Coventry.
Aug 28, 10:36
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Javi Gracia hopeful EFL Cup win can kickstart Watford form
The Premier League side had lost all three games this season before their success against the League One outfit.
Aug 27, 23:35
The Match
Match Report
Sarr and Welbeck made their first starts for Watford at Vicarage Road.
Head to Head
Jul 30, 2014 7.30pm
Mar 17, 2012 3pm
Aug 20, 2011 3pm
Apr 2, 2011 3pm
Aug 14, 2010 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
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Watford's fringe players set for Carabao Cup run out
The Hornets have lost all of their opening three Premier League games.
Aug 26, 15:58
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Javi Gracia keen for Watford to kick-start season against Coventry
The Spaniard wants a Carabao Cup win to boost confidence at Vicarage Road.
Aug 26, 13:48