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

Chelsea

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Watford

Pedro(11')
M. Batshuayi(71', 90+5')
C. Azpilicueta(87')

A. Doucouré(45+3')
R. Pereyra(49')

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ByMarcus Foley

Updated 21/10/2017 at 13:28 GMT

37'

Morata has taken a few knocks in his first half and he is sent to ground once more, appearing to be holding his ankle. He is fit to continue, but this is one to watch.

35'

Can Watford find an equaliser before the half time break?

34'

Fabregas finds Pedro on the left. The midfielder is allowed to turn, waits for Azpilicueta to make his run on the overlap before curling a cross into the box, but Watford can easily clear.

33'

Thoughts, Chelsea fans?

32'

Watford are slowly improving as the game goes on. Richarlison tries a first-time low effort from outside the box, but it's straight at Courtois who gets down to make the catch.

31'

SAVE!

Cleverley curls his free-kick over the wall and is destined for the bottom corner, but Courtois gets across to push the ball away from danger

30'

Richarlison is probably Watford's most dangerous and creative player, but he has been fairly anonymous thus far. However, he wins his side a free-kick in a dangerous area just now, and this is a decent chance for the visitors.

29'

Again Chelsea win a corner and again they play it short. This time Luis is teed up for a shot, but it lacks any conviction and Gomes can make an easy save.

28'

Watford win a free-kick in a dangerous area, but the hosts do well defensively to clear. The ball is worked out to Holebas on the left and he does well to deliver a cross, but Cahill rises above Deeney to head clear.

26'

Morata drifts into a wide position and delivers a cross into the Watford box. It is slightly awkward for Gomes, but the Watford keeper collects with minimum fuss.

25'

24'

JUST WIDE!

Pedro is again granted far too much space and full of confidence after his earlier goal, has another shot from 25 yards. This time, however, he drags his effort wide of Gomes's post.

23'

Lovely intricate football from Chelsea. A clever one-touch pass from Hazard tees up Bakayoko to have a shot on the edge, but his effort is blocked.

22'

Chelsea continue to control the game as they search for their second goal. Hazard is allowed time to whip in a cross, but Gomes gathers in style.

21'

STUNNING

20'

Watford receive their second booking of the game as Mariappa is cautioned for clattering into Alonso.

Yellow card

G. Zuiverloon

West Bromwich Albion

19'

Watford win in a free-kick in a wide area, but Holebas's delivery fails to beat the first Chelsea defender inside the box.

18'

17'

CHANCE!

Fabregas is released inside the Watford penalty area, but he tries to be too clever as he attempts to lob Gomes but doesn't generate the power required and the Watford goalkeeper makes a comfortable save.

16'

Holebas drives at the Chelsea defence before launching an effort at goal, but his effort is well blocked by Gary Cahill.

14'

Jose Holebas is booked for arguing with the referee about the decision to award a corner.

Yellow card

J. Holebas

Watford

Yellow Cards1

Fouls1

Corners1

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