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Southampton vs. Watford: Opposition threat

By Chris Hughes

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)
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) /
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Andre Gray of Watford celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his Watford team mates during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford at St. James Park on November 25, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Andre Gray of Watford celebrates scoring his sides third goal with his Watford team mates during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford at St. James Park on November 25, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images) /

Andre Gray

Gray may not have had the desired effect since being Watford’s record signing last summer, having produced just four league goals in 23 appearances. With that being said, Marco Silva regularly brought the £18 million man off the bench, with ten of those games being as a substitute.

The 26-year-old proved in the last match-up between the two teams that he can deliver when called upon, with a good balance of natural pace and strength combined with an ability to score just about any chance.

Southampton have been notoriously shocking at defenders from crosses, and if Watford’s wide men ping in balls for the full 90, Gray is definitely going to get a sniff on goal.

Neither of Maya Yoshida or Jack Stephens are particularly good in the air and this could hurt the Saints tomorrow.