Commentary:
90+4' Both teams could have won today but Chelsea just managed to carve out the victory
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's attendance is 32089.
90+4' Ross Barkley from Chelsea is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
90+3' Good effort by Hakim Ziyech as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+3' Malang Sarr puts in a cross...
90+3' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea trips Tom Cleverley
90+2' Watford are in control of the ball.
90+1' Reece James provided the assist for the goal.
90+1' G O O O A A A L - Ross Barkley from Chelsea heads the ball home!90+1' Reece James from Chelsea makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
90+1' Great skill from Reece James as he dribbles past his opponents
90' Some neat football here as Reece James from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Kai Havertz.
90' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 73%, Watford: 27%.
90' Watford are trying to create something here.
89' Mason Mount is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Chilwell in a tactical substitution.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Sissoko from Watford trips Reece James
89' With that goal, Watford equalised. Game on!
89' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
87' Adam Masina provided the assist for the goal.
87' G O O O A A A L - Dan Gosling from Watford heads the ball home!87' Adam Masina puts in a cross...
87' Watford are trying to create something here.
87' Watford are in control of the ball.
86' Juan Hernandez from Watford is ruled offside.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea trips Samir
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Tom Cleverley from Watford trips Ross Barkley
85' Watford are in control of the ball.
84' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
84' Goal kick for Watford.
84' Kai Havertz sees his shot deflected off target
83' Could be a good chance here as Ross Barkley from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
83' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
83' Mason Mount is penalised for pushing Moussa Sissoko.
82' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Edo Kayembe is leaving the field to be replaced by Dan Gosling in a tactical substitution.
81' Ross Barkley shoots from outside the box, but Daniel Bachmann has it under control
81' N'Golo Kante of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Ross Barkley of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Some neat football here as Ross Barkley from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Mason Mount.
81' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
80' Moussa Sissoko from Watford directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
80' Watford start a counter attack.
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
79' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
79' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
79' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' The game is restarted.
78' Hassane Kamara is injured and is replaced by Adam Masina.
77' Hassane Kamara is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
76' Hassane Kamara is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
76' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
74' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
74' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
73' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Watford are trying to create something here.
72' The referee signals a free kick as Ken Sema from Watford trips Reece James
72' Goal kick for Watford.
72' Joshua King is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Hernandez in a tactical substitution.
71' Mason Mount from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
71' Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
70' It's a good hit from long range by Ross Barkley who forces a save from Daniel Bachmann. Corner kick.
70' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' A chance opens up as Kai Havertz from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Watford: 29%.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Sissoko from Watford trips Mason Mount
69' Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
68' Danger averted there as Tom Cleverley from Watford clears the danger with a good tackle
68' Reece James from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
68' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
68' Watford are trying to create something here.
67' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
67' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
66' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Kai Havertz is penalised for pushing Samir.
66' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Antonio Ruediger is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
64' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Watford: 29%.
64' Hakim Ziyech shoots from outside the box, but Daniel Bachmann has it under control
64' Great skill from Hakim Ziyech as he dribbles past his opponents
64' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
63' Kai Havertz from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
63' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
62' A shot by Saul Niguez is blocked.
62' Watford are trying to create something here.
62' The match is very one-sided right now. Chelsea are clearly dominating possession
61' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
61' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
60' Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
60' Joshua King relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
59' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' The game is restarted.
59' Kenedy is injured and is replaced by Malang Sarr.
58' Kenedy is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' Ken Sema hand-balls.
57' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Great skill from Hakim Ziyech as he dribbles past his opponents
57' Kai Havertz of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Chelsea start a counter attack.
56' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
56' Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Kai Havertz from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Great skill from Kai Havertz as he dribbles past his opponents
56' Chelsea start a counter attack.
56' Joao Pedro from Watford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
55' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
55' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
55' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
55' Joao Pedro from Watford makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
54' Joao Pedro from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Watford start a counter attack.
54' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but Daniel Bachmann runs out to collect the ball
54' Hassane Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Mason Mount from Chelsea makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Mason Mount from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
53' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
53' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
52' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
51' Watford are in control of the ball.
51' Ken Sema takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
50' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
49' The referee signals a free kick as N'Golo Kante from Chelsea trips Ken Sema
49' Moussa Sissoko of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
49' Moussa Sissoko from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49' Watford start a counter attack.
49' Watford are in control of the ball.
49' Kai Havertz relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Kiko puts in a cross...
48' Ken Sema from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
48' Edouard Mendy from Chelsea makes a great save.
48' Should have been a goal! Joao Pedro gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Edouard Mendy!
48' Great skill from Joao Pedro as he dribbles past his opponents
48' Some neat football here as Joao Pedro from Watford plays a 1-2 with Tom Cleverley.
48' Joshua King of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Joao Pedro of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Joao Pedro from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
47' Watford start a counter attack.
47' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
47' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
46' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
46' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' The only goal scored by Chelsea gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Watford: 31%.
45+1' CROSSBAR! Kai Havertz misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
45+1' Could be a good chance here as Kenedy from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 69%, Watford: 31%.
45' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Mason Mount of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
44' Reece James from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
44' Tom Cleverley relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
44' Kiko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' A shot by Mason Mount is blocked.
44' Reece James puts in a cross...
43' Samir relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Antonio Ruediger puts in a cross...
43' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
43' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' The match is very one-sided right now. Chelsea are clearly dominating possession
42' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
41' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
41' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
40' Kiko from Watford crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Watford: 32%.
40' Safe hands from Daniel Bachmann as he comes out and claims the ball
40' A shot by Kai Havertz is blocked.
40' Could be a good chance here as Mason Mount from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
39' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
39' Saul Niguez from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Kai Havertz of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
39' Mason Mount releases a shot, it's parried by Daniel Bachmann but he can't hold onto it...
39' Samir could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Samir from Watford trips Kai Havertz
38' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
37' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
37' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
36' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Edo Kayembe from Watford is ruled offside.
35' Ball possession: Chelsea: 66%, Watford: 34%.
35' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Tom Cleverley is penalised for pushing N'Golo Kante.
33' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
33' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea trips Hassane Kamara
32' Christian Kabasele from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
32' Moussa Sissoko from Watford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Kiko from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
31' A shot from Kiko goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
31' Hassane Kamara puts in a cross...
31' Ken Sema of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
31' Ball possession: Chelsea: 71%, Watford: 29%.
31' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Kiko puts in a cross...
30' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Kiko puts in a cross...
30' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Joao Pedro from Watford had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
30' Kiko puts in a cross...
29' Mason Mount relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Kiko from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
29' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Joshua King from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Joao Pedro of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
28' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
28' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Kenedy from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
26' Goal kick for Chelsea.
26' Edo Kayembe fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
25' Some neat football here as Edo Kayembe from Watford plays a 1-2 with Joshua King.
25' A shot by Ken Sema is blocked.
25' Joshua King of Watford passes the ball to a team mate.
25' Joshua King from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Chelsea start a counter attack.
24' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
23' N'Golo Kante hand-balls.
23' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
23' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
22' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
22' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
22' Goal kick for Watford.
21' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
21' A chance presents itself to Mason Mount from Chelsea but his header goes wide
21' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
21' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
20' Watford are in control of the ball.
20' Mason Mount from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
20' Chelsea start a counter attack.
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea trips Ken Sema
17' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Watford are trying to create something here.
16' Mason Mount from Chelsea makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
16' Kenedy of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
16' Mason Mount from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
16' Goal kick for Watford.
16' Saul Niguez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
16' Chelsea start a counter attack.
16' Moussa Sissoko could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 82%, Watford: 18%.
15' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
14' Moussa Sissoko from Watford trips a opponent player.
14' A shot by Moussa Sissoko is blocked.
14' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Ken Sema swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' Saul Niguez is penalised for pushing Edo Kayembe.
13' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
12' Watford are trying to create something here.
11' Kenedy provided the assist for the goal.
11' G O O O A A A L - Kai Havertz scores with the right foot!11' Kenedy from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box.
11' Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
11' Ball possession: Chelsea: 76%, Watford: 24%.
10' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
10' Goal kick for Watford.
9' Saul Niguez sees his shot deflected off target
9' A shot by Kenedy is blocked.
9' Great skill from Kenedy as he dribbles past his opponents
9' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Kenedy from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
8' Hassane Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Mason Mount from Chelsea sends a deflected cross into the box.
8' N'Golo Kante puts in a cross...
8' Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
8' Hassane Kamara clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
7' Oh no. From a promising position Kai Havertz from Chelsea miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
7' Kenedy puts in a cross...
7' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' A chance opens up as Kenedy from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Ball possession: Chelsea: 72%, Watford: 28%.
6' Kai Havertz has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
5' Kai Havertz from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
5' Could be a good chance here as Mason Mount from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Chelsea start a counter attack.
5' Watford are trying to create something here.
5' Kenedy from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea tries to play a 1-2 with Kenedy, but the ball is intercepted.
4' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
4' Chelsea start a counter attack.
3' Goal kick for Watford.
3' A chance opens up as Kenedy from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
3' A chance opens up as Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
3' Kenedy of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
3' Kenedy from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
3' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Saul Niguez from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
2' Tom Cleverley is penalised for pushing Hakim Ziyech.
2' Watford are in control of the ball.
1' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
1' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Watford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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