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You're just an utter hypocrite of the highest order that simply talks shite.

After Janssen's cameo five minutes against southampton you claimed he warranted a start over Son in the next game because it was "only fair". Son has scored 2 goals in his last 2 games and your hypocrital self is now saying he should be benched in order for Janssen to start. Nothing about being "fair" anymore no? Idiot.

Away from the obvious thing you and Arc have going on, the simple fact is that Son is shit at leading the line.
He is a very good AM though, which is why in my opinion Vinny should be the striker and Son to come in later in games, or in the old system with 3 AMs behind the striker.

Fair doesnt come into it as far as Im concerned....they offer two completely different things, and once Janssen starts putting a few away, the debate will be settled once and for all.
 
Away from the obvious thing you and Arc have going on, the simple fact is that Son is shit at leading the line.
He is a very good AM though, which is why in my opinion Vinny should be the striker and Son to come in later in games, or in the old system with 3 AMs behind the striker.

Fair doesnt come into it as far as Im concerned....they offer two completely different things, and once Janssen starts putting a few away, the debate will be settled once and for all.

I know what you mean, son up front on his own just doesn't seem to work, why can't we start them both....... seemed to work well yesterday when big Vince set sonny up for his goal....
Any news on whether Kane is going to be fit for this?
 
Away from the obvious thing you and Arc have going on, the simple fact is that Son is shit at leading the line.
He is a very good AM though, which is why in my opinion Vinny should be the striker and Son to come in later in games, or in the old system with 3 AMs behind the striker.

Fair doesnt come into it as far as Im concerned....they offer two completely different things, and once Janssen starts putting a few away, the debate will be settled once and for all.
Ok if fair doesnt come into it for you thats one thing but Arctwat preaches about "being fair" and spouts nonsence about poch treating Janssen unfairly then totally contradicts himself (as usual) the next minute.
 
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Here are five reasons Watford can beat Spurs.

It's been a long time, but…

The Hornets have not tasted victory at White Hart Lane since a 3-2 League Cup victory in 1994.

In fact, they've lost on all four of their visits to Spurs since then.

Long runs are there to be broken however, and they have already managed it once this week.
West Brom had not lost at Vicarage Road since November 1994, just two months after the League Cup victory, but that all changed on Tuesday night.

So if the Hornets could put that barren run to bed, they can certainly do the same on Saturday.

:avbcringe:




Spurs do 'a Spurs'

When Swansea were leading 1-0 with five minutes to go last night, social media was awash with people claiming it was 'typical Spurs'.

The door was slightly ajar in the race for the title thanks to Chelsea's loss at home to Crystal Palace, but they were slamming it in their own faces.

That, of course, did not happen and they produced a remarkable comeback to win 3-1. People said it shows a new found belief, a steel in the Spurs side.
It also showed that they can be frustrated with a disciplined defensive performance.

Watford can take heart from Swansea's display for the first 87 minutes, replicate it and make White Hart Lane a nervous place.

After all, it's Spurs isn't it?

:defoe:



It comes in threes.

Prior to the victories over Sunderland and West Brom, Watford had only kept back-to-back clean sheets once this season.

They were against Swansea and Middlesbrough in October, and they followed them up with a third against Hull.

All those teams are clearly not as good as Tottenham, but Watford can take heart from that run.

Keeping clean sheets has been difficult all season, with just six in the league and the defence will be slightly makeshift due to injuries and suspensions.

But Craig Cathcart has slotted in brilliantly at centre-back and Adrian Mariappa looked like he'd never been away on Tuesday, so Watford fans can dream!

:gallas:



North London? Easy.

It was one of the shock results of the season when Watford won at Woolwich in January.

Former Spurs man Etienne Capoue inspired the Hornets to the 2-1 victory just two days after they were booed off at Millwall.

They pressed Woolwich high up the pitch that day, winning the ball back in their opposition's half and not letting them settle.

It was not quite the all out 'Gegenpress' that Jurgen Klopp has become synonymous with, but it was a variation of that.

Klopp's Liverpool side have had the run over Spurs since he joined because their high press disrupts Spurs' pattern of play and Mazzarri should look for his players to do the same, as they did at the Emirates.


:dembele:






Niang > Sissoko

£30m.

Moussa Sissoko cost Spurs a hell of a lot of money in the summer for somebody who was part of a relegated Newcastle United side.

Admittedly, he did have a half decent Euro 2016 tournament with France, but, £30m.

M'Baye Niang on the other hand signed for Watford on loan in January, with the option of making it permanent for £15m in the summer.

The 22-year-old has already contributed more than Sissoko: two goals and two assists in eight league games compared to three assists in 19 league games.

Sissoko's performance at Swansea was widely criticised and if he's given another start on Saturday, Niang can use it as an opportunity to show his country what they're missing and inspire Watford again.


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As long as our players never get cocky about the lesser teams, I'm sure poch keeps their feet on the ground.

A great buzz after two away wins.
We must be confident after those two wins.
Onwards and upwards.
COYS
 
Holy shit they actually think they are going to beat us 4-0 or 3-0. Seriously?! Watford are garbage and especially with all those injuries. They are going to be picking their shorts up from around their ankles after the fucking we are going to give them.
 
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Here are five reasons Watford can beat Spurs.

It's been a long time, but…

The Hornets have not tasted victory at White Hart Lane since a 3-2 League Cup victory in 1994.

In fact, they've lost on all four of their visits to Spurs since then.

Long runs are there to be broken however, and they have already managed it once this week.
West Brom had not lost at Vicarage Road since November 1994, just two months after the League Cup victory, but that all changed on Tuesday night.

So if the Hornets could put that barren run to bed, they can certainly do the same on Saturday.

:avbcringe:




Spurs do 'a Spurs'

When Swansea were leading 1-0 with five minutes to go last night, social media was awash with people claiming it was 'typical Spurs'.

The door was slightly ajar in the race for the title thanks to Chelsea's loss at home to Crystal Palace, but they were slamming it in their own faces.

That, of course, did not happen and they produced a remarkable comeback to win 3-1. People said it shows a new found belief, a steel in the Spurs side.
It also showed that they can be frustrated with a disciplined defensive performance.

Watford can take heart from Swansea's display for the first 87 minutes, replicate it and make White Hart Lane a nervous place.

After all, it's Spurs isn't it?

:defoe:



It comes in threes.

Prior to the victories over Sunderland and West Brom, Watford had only kept back-to-back clean sheets once this season.

They were against Swansea and Middlesbrough in October, and they followed them up with a third against Hull.

All those teams are clearly not as good as Tottenham, but Watford can take heart from that run.

Keeping clean sheets has been difficult all season, with just six in the league and the defence will be slightly makeshift due to injuries and suspensions.

But Craig Cathcart has slotted in brilliantly at centre-back and Adrian Mariappa looked like he'd never been away on Tuesday, so Watford fans can dream!

:gallas:



North London? Easy.

It was one of the shock results of the season when Watford won at Woolwich in January.

Former Spurs man Etienne Capoue inspired the Hornets to the 2-1 victory just two days after they were booed off at Millwall.

They pressed Woolwich high up the pitch that day, winning the ball back in their opposition's half and not letting them settle.

It was not quite the all out 'Gegenpress' that Jurgen Klopp has become synonymous with, but it was a variation of that.

Klopp's Liverpool side have had the run over Spurs since he joined because their high press disrupts Spurs' pattern of play and Mazzarri should look for his players to do the same, as they did at the Emirates.


:dembele:






Niang > Sissoko

£30m.

Moussa Sissoko cost Spurs a hell of a lot of money in the summer for somebody who was part of a relegated Newcastle United side.

Admittedly, he did have a half decent Euro 2016 tournament with France, but, £30m.

M'Baye Niang on the other hand signed for Watford on loan in January, with the option of making it permanent for £15m in the summer.

The 22-year-old has already contributed more than Sissoko: two goals and two assists in eight league games compared to three assists in 19 league games.

Sissoko's performance at Swansea was widely criticised and if he's given another start on Saturday, Niang can use it as an opportunity to show his country what they're missing and inspire Watford again.


:dier:




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No I didn't see that Mate but it's given me a good laugh though.
 
Watford have a massive injury crisis and Mazzarri has said some of the fit players are pretty fatigued. I think we could see basically the reserves and some youth players in action. Makes sense for them to do that really. Why risk their important fit players when there's better opportunities coming up for the win that should guarantee their safety?

We could well see a replay of the game at Vicarage road but we won't need to ease up after 4 because we don't play again for a week this time.
 
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My goodness, we've seen our fair share of flimsy strawmen arguments here but that takes the cookie. In short, Watford will win because:

1. West Brom lost at Vicarage Road for the first time since god knows when.
2. Spurs always have a bit of a wobble, right?
3. We have previously won three games in a row; we have won our last two ergo we will win our next match.
4. We won our last match in North London (against a different team)
5. Sissoko isn't very good.

Utterly flawless logic. And I thought I was an optimist!

:avbcringe:
 
Whilst Rose is still out (and Walker seems to be alternating with Trippier?) I'd play 4 at the back... I still think it suits Davies more than the more forward role that Rose thrives on...

Put Dier (if Wanyama is still out) alongside Dembele. ... freeing up another attacking position for Son AND Janssen to start...
Hang on, that's old school 4-4-2 innit?
 
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