West Ham United vs Watford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as West Ham United face Watford in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

West Ham United vs Watford

Second Half ends, West Ham United 1, Watford 0.

8 February 2022 21:35

West Ham United vs Watford

Craig Dawson (West Ham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 February 2022 21:31

West Ham United vs Watford

Foul by Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United).

8 February 2022 21:31

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Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Dennis (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Moussa Sissoko.

8 February 2022 21:28

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Attempt saved. Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.

8 February 2022 21:26

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Vladimir Coufal (West Ham United) is shown the yellow card.

8 February 2022 21:25

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Corner, Watford. Conceded by Vladimir Coufal.

8 February 2022 21:20

West Ham United vs Watford

Substitution, Watford. Jeremy Ngakia replaces Kiko Femenía.

8 February 2022 21:19

West Ham United vs Watford

Substitution, Watford. Imrân Louza replaces Edo Kayembe.

8 February 2022 21:19

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Substitution, Watford. João Pedro replaces Tom Cleverley.

8 February 2022 21:19