Ex-Liverpool star brands new Burnley signing 'prolific', West Ham suffered £40m transfer blow
With both sides currently stuck in the relegation zone, the pressure is on to emerge from the fixture with a credible result, and a win for the Clarets could go a long way in their hopes of avoiding the drop.
Speaking after their most recent encounter, a goalless draw with Arsenal, Clarets boss Sean Dyche said: “We spoke to the players in the week about getting back to doing the basics really well, the tactical understanding, the way that we work, the two strikers, and I thought they showed that and put on a good performance in that vain.
“We still know we can add quality, but it's not easy at places like this when you're not going to have the ball, and you have to work hard when they have it, and we did.
“The mentality was the biggest thing for me, it's an awkward moment, we've had some real challenges, players missing, players with a couple of days' training, players coming back from injury, and there were two or three out there who probably wouldn't be in usual circumstances."
The last time Burnley faced Watford, back in June 2020, the Clarets earned a 1-0 win over the Hornets thanks to Jay Rodriguez's goal.
Take a look at all the latest stories from the Premier League, as the reaction to the transfer window and build-up to the top tier's return continue:
1. Duo made Morata move
Both Spurs and Arsenal are said to have made last-ditch attempts to sign Spain international Alvaro Morata on deadline day. The ex-Chelsea man is currently on loan at Juventus from Atletico Madrid, and has scored just five league goals in 22 outing so far this season. (Sport Witness) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO
2. Magpies snubbed by Belgian ace
Newcastle United and Spurs both made moves to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco on deadline, but the player was unwilling to move, according to Spanish reports. He's also played for the likes of Monaco and Dalian Professional. (Sport Witness) Photo: OSCAR DEL POZO
3. Barca set to keep Traore
Barcelona look likely to make their loan move for Wolves' Adama Traore permanent in the summer, with a fee over around £16.5m likely to be enough to seal the deal. He's been joined by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Camp Nou, following his exit from Arsenal. (Mundo Deportivo) Photo: LLUIS GENE
4. Villa to come back for Bissouma
Aston Villa have been tipped to reignite their interest in Brighton's £50m-rated midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer. Former Villa man Alan Hutton has claimed that the side could well return for the player, after being put off by his asking price last month. (Football Insider) Photo: Mike Hewitt