Promotion-chasing Watford take entertain Stoke City at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
Vital Quotes:
Watford Team News:
The Hornets welcome back defender James Chambers and midfielder Matthew Spring after the pair served a one-match suspension against Bolton Wanderers. Spring looks set to start in the centre of the park as Al Bangura remains a doubt (ankle).
Both wide-man Ashley Young and influential defender Clarke Carlisle are suspended. On-loan Chris Eagle looks set to retain a starting birth on the right of midfield while Jay DeMerit is expected to deputise at centre-half for Carlisle.
Player to watch: Marlon King
Stoke City Team News:
The Potters will be without Darel Russell and Sambegou Bangoura for the trip to Vicarage Road. Midfielder Russell is out with an ankle injury while top-scorer Bangoura is on international duty for Guinea in the African Nations Cup.
Former Hornet Bruce Dyer could make a return to his former club in place of Mamady Sidibe (ankle). Former Chelsea and Leeds defender Michael Duberry returns from suspension.
Player to watch: Bruce Dyer
Match Facts & Stats
Stoke are unbeaten at Vicarage Road since 1995.
Next Fixtures:
Norwich City (away) 21 January
Crewe Alexandra (home) 28 January
