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Watford v Norwich team news: Dennis and King start, Foster misses out

Double Gameweek 23 gets underway this evening as Watford play host to Norwich City at Vicarage Road.

Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.

Claudio Ranieri makes four changes from last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Newcastle United, with Daniel Bachmann, Kiko Femenia, Christian Kabasele and Tom Cleverley replacing Ben Foster and Craig Cathcart, both of whom miss out due to illness, plus Jeremy Ngakia and Juraj Kucka.

That means the Hornets’ attacking trio remains the same, with Joao Pedro joining Emmanuel Dennis and Josh King in a 4-3-3 formation.

Imran Louza, Adam Masina and William Troost-Ekong remain at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

Meanwhile, Dean Smith makes just one change, with Angus Gunn coming in for Tim Krul, who misses out as expected with a shoulder injury.

Further forward, budget forward Adam Idah continues alongside Teemu Pukki in attack, with Josh Sargent and Milot Rashica flanking them.

Notably, the Canaries’ have scored the fewest (three) and conceded the most (25) away goals in the Premier League this season.


DOUBLE GAMEWEEK 23 LINE-UPS

Watford XI: Bachmann, Femenia, Kabasele, Samir, Kamara, Kayembe, Sissoko, Cleverley, Pedro, Dennis, King

Subs: Elliot, Ngakia, Sema, Fletcher, Tufan, Hernandez, Sierralta, Kucka, Morris

Norwich City XI: Gunn, Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Williams, Sorensen, Lees-Melou, Sargent, Rashica, Idah, Pukki

Subs: McGovern, Byram, Dowell, Placheta, Kabak, Tzolis, McLean, Giannoulis, Rowe

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  1. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Jaysus that’s a red card for the Norwich player

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Huh?

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Dennis wasn’t at fault for that really and the Norwich player jumped with two feet

        1. fplgaruda
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          For norwich player...

    2. fplgaruda
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes it is

    3. DycheDycheBaby
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah was an odd challenge. Seemed to jump in with two feet

    4. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely. If he’d have caught Dennis with that two footed lunge he’d have been off. Harsh on Dennis getting a yellow there.

      1. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed. I’d say he knew he left the ground with two feet so rolled around himself

  2. Gunneryank
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Feel secure in that i resisted captaining a forward this week, ffs. Ugh.

    Remember lads, it is only Watford.

    *attempt at reverse psychology/badly timed post*

  3. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dennis red would be hilarious as a TCer

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      you have 2 chances!

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      This must be horrible viewing for you

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        "Dennis red would be hilarious as a TCer"
        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/24652882

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          fail

    3. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      So many possible future DGWs for so many teams and Watford is the one u chose to TC....

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Attacking side!

    4. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Brave going TC

      1. yousunkmybattleship
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Brave is one word for it

      2. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Very polite!

    5. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He's so wide

    6. Lord of Ings
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Oh my

  4. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    I am now fully backing the implementation of the Bang Average League
    https://twitter.com/OfficialVizeh/status/1483557712562638853

  5. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Imagine if dennis gets a red. Proper drama.

  6. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Fail of the highest order.

  7. OLD Rafiki
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    the drama and depression comes early this gameweek......

  8. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    The most championship premier league game I’ve seen

    1. pakornk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      exactly these two teams are really poor. dont look like they could string two passes together.

  9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    dennis dive

  10. FPL Emu
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lees-Melou should be banned for the season for that

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The French. What can u do

    2. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      For stamping on the floor?

  11. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Should be sent off

  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    king trying to join dennis in the book by bouncing the ball

  13. Free Hat
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    No worry dennis cpters, king will get a YC as well...

    1. Not again Shirley
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure how that will help to be honest.

      1. Free Hat
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Imagine a lot of king cpt as well

    2. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      good to share....

  14. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Dennis not get booked for that dive then?

  15. Rochdale_Cowboy
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Women's football > Afcon > Watford v Norwich > FPL managers whom bought Watford 'assets'

  16. james 101
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    35 mins gone of 180

    Plenty of time still gents

    Chill

  17. Salarrivederci
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Quit complaining King!
    You're outscoring Dennis at the moment 😀

    1. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      ‘At’

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Double the points too! Massive

  18. Londongeezaa
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    My team is full of world class superstars.

    I chose Dennis as captain. True story.

  19. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How have I been convinced to have 2 strikers from a team right at the bottom of the table.

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I didn’t think Burnley even had two strikers anymore!

    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Dennis is the 2nd highest scoring fwd in the game tbf

    3. fplgaruda
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You have Jay Rodriguez and Vydra?

    4. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Doesnt get much better than nor and burn though.

      But the only player who looked like scoring points this game has covid obviously

    5. Athletico Underachieving
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Hahaha I can’t wait to sell King and start benching Dennis again

  20. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    2 touches in the box instantly turning into a yellow card that was almost red, and a possible dive that could've caused an injury. So proud of my captain.

  21. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Since that afcon drama with Watford, they havent been the same. I think its time to say bye to Dennis, I was on wc and actually didnt have him at first, I had Coutinho. But then double came so I got Dennis.

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I had ASM on my WC - last minute change to Dennis (c) - which I did not like/want to do.
      oh well.

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nigeria currently favourites to win AFCON iirc - could be one of those things he looks back on and regrets not doing

      1. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yea, he is probably kicking himself

  22. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    How's King looking?

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      anonymous.
      Dennis is pretty lively but wide - not a lot going through the middle (or good delivery into the middle)

    2. _Ninja_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Every single player looks rubbish.

    3. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not had a sniff

    4. Londongeezaa
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Unworthy of the title

    5. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Horrendous

    6. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Only way he scores is through a penalty (which he'll probably miss)

  23. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Just need the 1-0 Watford win Dennis 8 pointer in the second half

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      As I accidentally started Bachmann, I would take that.

  24. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Week after week getting these crap DGW players. These Watford guys giving me Keane vibes.

  25. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Can't wait to upgrade Dennis to a 4.5 and funnel funds into midfield.

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Dennis > Idah, then play Ramsey

    2. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Like the use of 'funnel'. Sounds like your going to make an illegitimate Brownhill > Salah move.

  26. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wow how good is Cleverly

  27. Not again Shirley
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Fantasy Football.

    The “fun” game which just keeps on giving!

    1. NorCal Villan
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Like the Jelly of the Month club

  28. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    King and Pedro arguing

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Pedro is garbage

      1. Walter White (WW)
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        King capper spotted

  29. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sissoko called for all the Watford fans to get to the game for this.

    Does he hate Watford fans or something?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      lol, his heart is in the right place. Bless him

  30. MIGHTY JOE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    PLAY KING