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Premier League
Feb 5, 2018 at 8pm UK
 
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Watford
4-1
Chelsea

Deeney (42' pen.), Janmaat (84'), Deulofeu (88'), Pereyra (91')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Hazard (82')
Bakayoko (30')
Reaction
Watford captain Troy Deeney in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal
Troy Deeney: 'I can't explain Chelsea goal celebration'
Watford striker Troy Deeney reveals that there was a deeper context to his controversial celebration against Chelsea, but was reluctant to reveal the reasons behind his actions.
Apr 4, 10:44
 Watford captain Troy Deeney in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal
Troy Deeney facing no Football Association action for celebration
Troy Deeney escapes any sort of punishment from the Football Association for his obscene gesture after scoring the opening goal in Watford's 4-1 win against Chelsea.
Feb 7, 18:07
 Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on November 5, 2017
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois: 'Players are manufacturing contact'
Chelsea stopper Thibaut Courtois claims that players are increasingly looking to 'manufacture' contact with goalkeepers in order to win a penalty.
Feb 7, 13:34
 Troy Deeney of Watford scores a goal from the penalty spot against Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Javi Gracia: Watford's victory over Chelsea "is unforgettable'
Watford boss Javi Gracia hails his players following Monday's 4-1 win over Chelsea at Vicarage Road, marking his first home game in charge in an "unforgettable" manner.
Feb 7, 11:10
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chelsea vow to ban fans found using anti-Semitic language at Watford
Chelsea pledge to ban any supporters found to have used anti-Semitic language or behaviour during the 4-1 Premier League defeat at Watford on Monday.
Feb 6, 22:59
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill: 'Players must take blame for abysmal display'
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill insists that the players, rather than manager Antonio Conte, are to blame for the "abysmal" performance in the 4-1 defeat to Watford.
Feb 6, 18:17
 Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois: 'We believe in Antonio Conte'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists that the players are in full support of manager Antonio Conte amid rumours over the Italian's future.
Feb 6, 10:10
 Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016
Michy Batshuayi reacts to Chelsea's shock defeat to Watford
Michy Batshuayi reacts on Twitter to Chelsea's shock 4-1 defeat to Watford following his loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
Feb 5, 22:58
 Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte responds to questions over Chelsea future following loss to Watford
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that his position as manager is the "same" following Monday night's 4-1 defeat to Watford.
Feb 5, 22:43
 Gerard Deulofeu of Watford in action with Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea on February 5, 2018
Watford's Gerard Deulofeu: 'We are worthy winners against Chelsea'
Watford attacker Gerard Deulofeu says that the team deserved to beat Chelsea in a shock victory.
Feb 5, 22:29

The Match

Match Report

Champions Chelsea lose 4-1 away to Watford in the Premier League as the pressure on manager Antonio Conte continues to grow.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Watford's 4-1 win over Chelsea, as the Hornets rallied late on to earn a rare victory in this fixture.

Team News

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte names January signing Olivier Giroud on the bench for the Premier League fixture at Watford.

Head to Head
Oct 21, 2017 12.30pm
Chelsea
4-2
Watford
Pedro (12'), Batshuayi (71', 95'), Azpilicueta (87')
Rudiger (23'), Morata (56')
Doucoure (45'), Pereyra (49')
Holebas (13'), Mariappa (19'), Femenia (78')
> Match Report
May 15, 2017 8pm
Chelsea
4-3
Watford
Terry (22'), Azpilicueta (36'), Batshuayi (49'), Fabregas (88')
Ake (30'), Chalobah (58')
Capoue (24'), Janmaat (51'), Okaka (74')
Holebas (4'), Amrabat (11'), Prodl (83'), Deeney (94'), Okaka (94')
Prodl (92')
> Match Report
Aug 20, 2016 3pm
Watford
1-2
Chelsea
> Match Report
Feb 3, 2016 7.45pm
Watford
0-0
Chelsea
Prodl (19'), Carlos Paredes (45')
Costa (45')
> Match Report
Dec 26, 2015 3pm
Chelsea
2-2
Watford
> Match Report
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1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256
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