19 August 2021, 17:28 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
English Premier League fixture, Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Watford F.C. kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 21 at the Falmer Stadium.
Preview Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League, Aug 21, 2021
Preview The Seagulls kicked off their Premier League campaign on a bright note on the opening day of the season with a 2-1 win over Burnley FC, away at Turf Moor. James Tarkowski (2') headed the home side in front despite what appeared to be a foul on Neal Maupay. After a few chances at both ends, the game eventually flipped on its head following a well-thought-out substitution by Graham Potter. Jakub Moder was introduced into the game with minutes left to play and one minute later, the second-half substitute presented a gift, - in the shape of an assist to the birthday boy, Neal Maupay (73'). But Potter's mastery of the game didn't stop there. Alexis Mac Allister (78') made an instant impact, - scoring two minutes after his introduction to the game to complete the comeback. Survival remains the objective for the Seagulls this season and knowing it's either swim or sink, Graham Potter would be looking to collect as many points as possible in the early stages of the season. However, collecting maximum points against the newly-promoted side, Watford may be tricky on the second day of the season. An attacking 3—4—2—1 formation with Maupay leading the colony of gulls is expected when Albion make their trip to the Falmer Stadium.
Preview Watford Premier League, Aug 21, 2021
Preview Newly-promoted side, Watford F.C. began their English Premier League campaign with a 3-2 win on home soil against Aston Villa last Saturday at Vicarage Road. Head coach, Xisco Muñoz handed Emmanuel Dennis his debut on Saturday against Villa, and the newly acquired Nigerian centre-forward repaid the favour. He bagged his first goal for the club in the game's opening minutes before providing an assist for Ismaila Sarr (42'), - Watford's second goal. Juan Hernandez (67') hit the back of the net a minute after he was introduced into the game by Xisco Muñoz to establish a three-goal lead for Watford before a failed attempt at a comeback saw Villa score twice. Muñoz would be eyeing back-to-back victories as they travel to the Falmer Stadium to take on Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening. He will be able to make his selection from a fully fit squad capable of picking up maximum points on the second day of the English Premier League. An attacking 4—3—3 formation may appear against the Seagulls, - with the 23-year-old Emmanuel Dennis serving as the focal point of Xisco's attack.