Chelsea vs Watford LIVE: Latest score and updates as Guus Hiddink starts second reign
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Hello and welcome to live coverage of Chelsea vs Watford.
It's an important day at Stamford Bridge with new interim manager Guus Hiddink to start his second spell in charge of the Blues after the sacking of Jose Mourinho.
There was a hostile atmosphere inside Stamford Bridge last week, with Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas being booed by home fans during the 3-1 win over Sunderland.
• Eden Hazard expected to return after injuring his hip in Mourinho's final game, the defeat at Leicester City
• Hiddink has a fully fit squad to call upon
• Chelsea still only three points above the relegation zone despite winning last week
• Watford midfielder Nathan Ake not able to play as he is on loan from Chelsea - Ikechi Anya may play
• Tommie Hoban and Joel Ekstrand also missing
• Watford up to seventh after brilliant win over Liverpool on Sunday
• Chelsea have beat Watford by an aggregate score of 16-0 in their last four meetings at Stamford Bridge
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