Southampton vs. Watford: Opposition threat

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WATFORD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Christian Kabasele of Watford points instructions during the Premier League match between Watford and Southampton at Vicarage Road on January 13, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

This Saturday Southampton face Watford at St. Mary’s, hoping to qualify for the next round of the FA Cup in the process.

It’s been just two weeks since the side’s last met, having played out to a 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road courtesy of a controversial late equaliser from Abdoulaye Doucoure.

But the last time the two teams met at St. Mary’s it a much different affair, with Watford strolling to a 2-0 win, putting on perhaps the most dominant and impressive display of any team at SMS this campaign.

Watford will go into the game having sacked Marco Silva last weekend – new boss Javi Garcia will therefore be looking to hit the ground running with the Hornets.

Meanwhile Southampton are sticking with their manager rather than twisting, and yesterday finally made their first signing of the window – Guido Carrillo. The 26-year-old Argentine could slot right into Southampton’s starting XI for the game on Saturday, and will hoping for an impressive debut.

Having lost and conceded a 2-0 lead respectively to Watford this season, Southampton fans will be desperate to get one over on them third time lucky, but who are the Hornets main threats?