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Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League clash between Watford and West Ham at Vicarage Road. It's a mid-table battle as 13th hosts 10th. The Hornets have lost just one of their last five and will be hoping to leapfrog a Hammers side who have won three of their last four league matches on their travels. Kick off 5.30pm GMT.

Premier League / Matchday 26
Vicarage Road Stadium / 25.02.2017
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Paul Hassall

Updated 25/02/2017 at 19:31 GMT


35'
Holebas hurls a long throw into the West Ham box, but Deeney can't make enough of a nuisance of himself.
34'
Antonio working hard in the final third, but there's no doubt the Hammers lack the presence of Carroll.
33'
Watford fans were optimistic before kick off, and will be happy with what they have seen so far.
31'
Another delivery from Snodgrass is well defended by the home rearguard. Snodgrass gets another opening but fires well over the bar from 30 yards out.
30'
Antonio feeds Snodgrass who overlaps to reach the byline on the left of the area. The midfielder digs out a low cutback but it's well smothered by Gomes.
29'
PHOTO: Deeney joy.
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28'
West Ham with plenty of the ball now. Signs that they have warmed to the task.
27'
Feghouli curves a sublime ball in from the right, but it's well defended at the far post where Antonio is penalised for a push.
26'
Snodgrass with a right wing corner that is easily headed clear. Watford dealing with set pieces OK so far, despite their poor record defending them.
25'
Antonio is West Ham's big hope. He marauds down the left, showing real pace and power. He gets towards the penalty area but sees his cross blocked by Behrami.
23'
Zarate gingerly comes to the touchline. He should be OK to continue.
22'
West Ham players talking amongst themselves as Zarate continues to receive treatment. They need to up their level to get back into this.
21'
Zarate has gone over on his ankle. He looks in a bit of pain.
20'
Watford are hoping to do the league double against West Ham for the first time.
19'
WILL SET PIECES BE CRUCIAL? Watford have conceded the second highest number of goals (17) from set pieces, while West Ham have netted 17 times from them (a PL high).
18'
Feghouli robs Holebas and lays it off for Snodgrass who sees his drive blocked wide. A big chance for the visitors goes begging.
18'
Easily nodded clear by Britos.
17'
Free kick to West Ham 40 yards out. Snodgrass over it...
15'
Now Zarate lets fly, but it's blocked by Reid's face!
14'
Capoue turns Noble but drives wide from long range.
12'
Watford win a corner that Obiang nods clear. The hosts looking confident and dangerous.