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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. Dammit_182
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    If only there was another team with a double we could have picked from….

  2. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Haven’t all three goals come down Watford’s left? If I was Lowton I’d be licking my lips at the prospect of facing them

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

    Live average: -2.89 pts

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Seriously? Wow

    2. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Lol. I’m on 4-4 and somehow up!

  4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    4pts for King feels bloody huge right now

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      King cappers beating Dennis ones by 6, with a game to go*

      Decent šŸ™‚

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        And Dennis will miss the next one??

      2. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, but Dennis score can't get worse from here. King still has potential.

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      That coin flip decision is a 10 point swing if King just manages two 2-pointers. Crazy

  5. Mweene
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I stayed up until 2AM to watch my captain get sent off...

    Great start to the weekend!

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      And be banned for the second game

  6. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    3 goals and NoTHING for King

  7. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Target Watford then?

  8. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Dennis capper, but at least I saved my FT this week so I can get Salah back without needing to take a hit.

    Every cloud, eh!

  9. Viprin
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Wow two -2's in a row with Keane & Dennis

  10. Percy Johnstone
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Watford are absolute dogs**t Dennis captain two weeks in a row Dillyding Dillydong. Pizza anyone?

  11. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Got to feel for the Dennis owners.
    But I'm actually pissing myself for the Dennis captainers! šŸ˜†
    Bless!

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

      Thanks, Sheep.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Love Ya's! šŸ™‚

  12. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Oh my god what's happening

    what's Dennis (C) rate? This is a blood bath

  13. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I wish I’d listened to the Fake news guy about Dennis having Covid. I’m finished.

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

    I take it back. Should have given in to those COVID rumours about Dennis pahaha

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

      Bad traffic saved me.- missed deadline.

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

    At least I’ve got Idah 3rd bench in case it’s needed!

  16. Make Arrows Green Again
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Watford losing 3-0 having conceded 2 shots on target. What. A. Game.

  17. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Scrap dgwks please

  18. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    All the Norwich fans giving each other High-Sixes

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

      lol

    2. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      XD

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

      Haha

  19. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Gone from 3.4 -> 2.6k despite captain blank. Must’ve been a lot of hacks

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      46% captained that hack

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

        Never go full

  20. The Suspended One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    How hilarious I thought it was watching 15k people watch live as Andy saves his transfer and ignores Dennis.

    Must have been massive pressure to do something, big reward incoming. Sometimes the best move is no move.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Would that have meant him doubling up on Watford forwards?

      1. The Suspended One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure, just thought 15k watching a save was silly at the time. I’m sure there were reasons.

        All I could think of was how scared of his EO I was…

      2. dabber7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        It would yes

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

    Ranieri was an odd appointment

    1. TR1CKY TREES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      *old

  22. Better off with a pin and a…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    My only crumb of comfort is that Foster didn't play. DGW. Love it

    1. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Love how he announces it post deadline

      1. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        I could have had Martinez. And hope

    2. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      He might get the next one!!

      1. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        He probably will - and they'll let in 5.

        1. Dammit_182
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 2 months ago

          Can Burnley physically score 5?

  23. Superflymonk
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Somebody somewhere went all out and got a Watford defender kucka and Deniss captain

    1. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Probably triple-captained him too!

  24. CroatianHammer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Disaster Game Week 23 arrived so soon. Roll on Disappointing Game Week 24.

  25. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    I don’t own Dennis

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Most elite managers don't

      1. FourLokoLeipzig
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 2 months ago

        Not sure that’s true based on a post earlier about the top 10 managers of all time. Most had Dennis

  26. SkyCell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    This season just keeps slapping. Both buttcheeks showing some real red

  27. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    -6/1 with captain played any good?

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      Some craic

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 2 months ago

      10 yrs experience paying off

  28. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    GW 23 captaincy for live teams: Dennis 24.5% De Bruyne 9.6% Jota 8.5%

  29. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Has anyone got any Burnley for the DGW ?
    I bought in Lowton for James (no hit)

  30. Kellz86
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 2 months ago

    Is Dennis (c) karma balancing for Bruno (c) last week?

    Just gotta laugh