Watford vs Chelsea preview: What time does it start, where can I watch it live, what channel is it on?

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Vicarage Road

Diego Costa has been told by Antonio Conte to maintain his level of passion (Getty)

It’s a big game for…

Cesc Fabregas: The Spaniard cast an angsty, despondent figure from the bench against West Ham and rumours of his departure are beginning to swirl. Although he is expected to start against Watford, after performances last season that ranged from incompetent to downright comical, he will have to show his quality now rather than later if he wishes to remain at the club.

Best stat…

Watford have not recorded a victory over Chelsea since 1999.

Remember when…

Diego Costa and Juan Carlos Paredes had a bizarre pantomime fight at Vicarage Road last season.

Player to watch…

Michy Batshuayi: Last season’s Chelsea looked bereft up front, with Diego Costa channelling his inborn rage towards winding up the opposition rather than actually scoring goals. Batshuayi however, might well be the long-term answer to Drogba’s departure, a powerful and selfless player with the attributes to make him an effective lone striker.

Past three-meetings…

Watford 0 Chelsea 0, Premier League, February 2016

Chelsea 2 (Costa x2) Watford 2 (Deeney penalty, Cahill OG), Premier League, December 2015

Chelsea 3 (Willian, Remy, Zouma) Watford 0, FA Cup, January 2015

Form guide…

WATFORD: DDDDLL

CHELSEA: WDDLDW

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 15:00 Saturday 20th August

TV: Highlights on BBC1

Odds…

WATFORD TO WIN: 19/4

CHELSEA TO WIN: 7/10

DRAW: 11/4

(Odds provided by BetVictor)