Good morning and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of Chelsea versus Watford in the Premier League. After three defeats in their opening eight games, the Blues ought to get back to winning ways, but it won't be easy. Today they face an in-form Watford side currently in fourth place and on a high after beating Arsenal last weekend.
Premier League / Matchday 9
Stamford Bridge / 21.10.2017
- Pedro(11')
- M. Batshuayi(71', 90+5')
- C. Azpilicueta(87')
- A. Doucouré(45+3')
- R. Pereyra(49')
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Updated 21/10/2017 at 13:28 GMT
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Wow, what a game! Chelsea come from behind to beat Watford with Michy Batshuayi coming off the bench to score twice and rescue the Blues. How important will this victory be for a relieved Antonio Conte?
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FULL-TIME
Chelsea 4-2 Watford.
90'+4
GOAL! Batshuayi makes sure of the points!
The substitute grabs his second of the game! Britos's poor pass is intercepted by Bakayoko who heads the ball into the path of Batshuayi and he applies the finish.
Goal
M. Batshuayi
Chelsea
Goals2
On target2
Wide2
Offsides2
90'+3
As it stands, Chelsea will move into fourth place, leapfrogging Watford.
90'+2
Watford won't believe they are about to lose this game. They have created so many chances, particularly in the second half, with Richarlison failing to convert two golden opportunities.
90'+1
90'
FIVE minutes will be added on!
89'
Andre Gray is thrown on as Watford desperately seek an equaliser. He replaces defender Mariappa.
88'
Chelsea have turned the game around. They are moments from victory now, and no one will be more relieved than Antonio Conte. The Blues have been far from convincing, but Conte's decision to go 4-4-2 midway through the second period has transformed the match.
87'
GOAL! Azpilicueta grabs the winner for Chelsea, surely?!
Willian delivers an inviting cross into the penalty area, the ball takes a nick off a Watford defender and into the path of Azpilicueta who heads past Gomes at the back post.
A big, BIG goal for the hosts.
Goal
C. Azpilicueta
Chelsea
Goals1
On target1
Fouls1
Fouls against2
86'
Conte makes his third and final change, Davide Zappacosta replacing Pedro.
On
D. Zappacosta
Chelsea
Off
Pedro
Chelsea
Goals1
Assists1
On target1
Fouls1
85'
Watford get numbers forward as Femenia delivers a cross, but it evades Richarlison at the back post.
83'
The home fans express their frustration as Bakayoko gifts possession to Watford in midfield.
82'
CLOSE!
Batshuayi has transformed the game in Chelsea's favour and he goes close to grabbing the winner! He is slid through by Fabregas but flashes his shot over the bar.
Conte has his head in his hands, he knows how big of an opportunity that was.
81'
Ben Watson replaces Deeney as Silva goes more defensive. Watford would be delighted with a point now.
On
B. Watson
Watford
Off
T. Deeney
Watford
Blocked Shots1
Fouls2
Fouls against1
Offsides1
80'
Batshuayi pounces on a loose ball outside the box, curls a shot at goal but it goes just wide. The substitute is looking increasingly dangerous for Chelsea.
78'
A needless booking for Femenia as the Watford man kicks the ball away.
Yellow card
Kiko
Watford
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
Fouls against2
77'
Fabregas picks out the run of Willian behind the Watford defence, but Gomes collects. Wouldn't have counted anyway, as the Chelsea forward was offside.
75'
Luis and Cahill collide in a bid to clear Watford's corner. Neither of them are able to prevent Kabasele winning the header, but the defender heads wide.