Watford vs. Southampton: Opposition threat
By Edward Waugh
![SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Andre Gray of Watford is tackled by Cedric Soares of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Watford at St Mary's Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Andre Gray of Watford is tackled by Cedric Soares of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Watford at St Mary's Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/72c08c17fea1eb1c3bd4510048b136a9444463f1f865ae96bd2c4c18a442e99f.jpg)
Mentioned on many occasions this season, Southampton will be looking to achieve a positive result in what is considered a must win game. Mauricio Pellegrino’s men make the trip to Watford in the hope of building on their recent FA cup victory at Fulham.
Failure to do so, would only put more pressure on the unpopular Pellegrino, every game is now becoming the manager’s make or break reputation with the fans.
Their opponents Watford, could be there for the taking due to a poor run of form of late, though knowing the manager, it is unlikely he’ll go out on the attack. To some this will be disappointing, however the Hornets should not be underestimated, sitting 10th in the Premier League and having beat Saints in the reverse fixture 2-0, which could’ve been more on the day.
There are a handful of key players that could feature for the home side at Vicarage Road, so who are they?