Summary

  • Watford: Gomes, Nyom, Prodl, Cathcart, Ake, Behrami, Watson, Capoue, Guedioura, Ighalo, Deeney.

  • Stoke: Butland, Bardsley, Cameron, Wollscheid, Muniesa, Whelan, Imbula, Walters, Afellay, Arnautovic. Joselu.

  1. I suffer for Watford fans - Sanchez Florespublished at 00:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2019

    Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores says he "suffers" for the fans, players and owner after his bottom-of-the-table side's defeat at fellow strugglers Southampton.

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  2. Premier League predictions: Lawro vs Sonny Bill Williamspublished at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Mark Lawrenson takes on rugby league star Sonny Bill Williams to make predictions for the latest round of Premier League fixtures.

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  3. Saints went up a level in second half - Florespublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores admits they could not match Southampton's performance in the second half as his side gave up their one goal lead to lose 2-1.

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  4. Subs had 'good impact' on game - Hasenhuttlpublished at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is delighted with the impact his substitutes made as his side beat Watford 2-1.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

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    Alphonse: Would like to wish Flores all the best in his new job. But we should never have reappointed him

  6. 'Southampton need to capitalize'published at 42 mins

    Southampton 0-1 Watford

    Francis Benali
    Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio 5 live

    I think it is understandable that the home supporters feel a bit edgy.

    But Southampton need to stay on this game, the next goal is key for both team.

    Southamtpon need to capitalize more upfront with Ings and Obafemi: his pace is blisteting but he needs to stay onside a bit more.

  7. Gallagher strikes late as Blackburn win at Stokepublished at 18:06 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Sam Gallagher's late winner for Blackburn Rovers condemns Michael O'Neill's Stoke City to back-to-back defeats.

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  8. 'Alex McCarthy went to ground a little bit early'published at 26 mins

    Francis Benali
    Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio 5 live

    It was a first time pass that took Jack Stevens out.

    You could say Alex McCarthy went to ground a little bit early but a tidy finish from Sarr and that gives the visiting team a positive start.

  9. Saturday’s EFL: Leeds thrash Boro to go top; Brentford score seven - as it happenedpublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2019

    Relive all the action as Leeds thrash Middlesbrough to go top of the Championship, while Brentford hit seven against Luton.

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  10. O'Neill says priority is to make Stoke difficult to beatpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 28 November 2019

    BBC Radio Stoke Sport

    Michael O'Neill says he's told his Stoke City players his priority is to make them difficult to beat.

    He took over from Nathan Jones as manager earlier this month and also says he wants to play "high intensity attacking football".

    Michael O'NeillImage source, Getty Images

    O'Neill says he's not yet had time to fully implement his playing philosophy and his first priority is to get points, to help the club clear of the relegation zone.

  11. O'Neill wants more wide-men at Stoke Citypublished at 18:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2019

    BBC Radio Stoke

    The Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill has hinted he wants a new winger in the January transfer window, to fit his four-three-three system.

    He said: "We need options on the wide area of the pitch, we don't really have strikers that can play wide."

    Michael O'NeillImage source, Getty Images

    O'Neill described the forwards he has at the club as "through the middle" players and also suggested he wanted competition for places at full back.

  12. Stoke City suffer first defeat under new bosspublished at 07:19 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2019

    BBC Sport

    Stoke City's winning start under new manager Michael O'Neill came to an end last night as they were beaten 1-0 by Cardiff City.

    Sam Clucas of StokeImage source, Getty Images

    The defeat means they remain second from bottom of the Championship.

    In League One, Burton Albion won 2-1 at Sunderland, their fourth away win of the season.

    While in League Two, Crewe Alexandra missed out on the change to top the division as they drew 0-0 at Forest Green.

  13. Cardiff City 1-0 Stoke Citypublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2019

    Cardiff City overcome struggling Stoke City to give Neil Harris victory in his first home match in charge of the Bluebirds.

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  14. O'Neill not worried by Butland formpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 November 2019

    BBC Radio Stoke Sport

    Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill is not worried by the form of goalkeeper Jack Butland and said: "You don't lose what you have to get yourself to that level in the game."

    He had a spell out of the team earlier this season and was criticised for the mix-up which led to Wigan's goal on Saturday.

    Jack ButlandImage source, Getty Images

    O'Neill said: "Jack knows himself, situations like Saturday, that's something that we don't want to happen too frequently."

    But he added: "He's 26, class is permanent, form can be a little bit temporary and that's the message we'll be trying to get through to him."

  15. Relive Tuesday's EFL actionpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019

    Relive Tuesday's EFL action, as Leeds score a late goal to beat Reading and move top of the Championship table.

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  16. Burnley defeat 'pretty tough' to take - Florespublished at 18:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2019

    Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores admits his side's 3-0 defeat to Burnley is "pretty tough" to take, after dropping to the very bottom of the table.

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  17. Dyche happy after 'hard-fought' winpublished at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2019

    Burnley boss Sean Dyche was left feeling happy after their 'hard-fought' 3-0 win over Watford

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  18. Watford bottom after loss to Burnleypublished at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2019

    Burnley score three unanswered second-half goals at Vicarage Road to leave Watford at the bottom of the table.

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  19. 'Disappointed with the goals we conceded'published at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2019

    Watford 0-3 Burnley

    Watford

    Watford defender Adrian Mariappa speaking to Sky Sports: 'Playing the game it did not feel like a 3-0 defeat.

    'In the first half we were quite confortable and we are disappointed with the goals we conceded today. We need to go back to the drawing board, look back at this game and work in trainng.

    On the penalty incident: 'At the time I thought it was just two people kicking each other: it will be probably debated all week but personally I am not a lover of VAR.

  20. Late Stoke goal wins O'Neill's first home gamepublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 23 November 2019

    Stoke make it two wins from two under new boss Michael O'Neill as they strike deep in to stoppage time to beat Wigan.

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