Mark Lawrenson makes his predictions for the latest round of Premier League fixtures.

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Stoke City have reportedly come close already this season to sacking manager Nathan Jones before parting company today.

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With 14 games gone in the Championship, the Potters are joint-bottom with just two wins and four points off safety.

He appeared to buy himself more time last month with two straight victories but followed that with two defeats.

Welshman Jones had been in charge after succeeding the sacked Gary Rowett in January. It followed a highly successful spell at Luton, in which he left the Hatters second in the third tier.

Speaking to BBC Radio Stoke last month, Jones said the Coates family, in charge at the club, had stuck by him "unbelievably" and that he was sorry he had been "unable to repay them".

Jones even joked that his own mum thought his time must be up , external- and there were widespread media reports linking Chris Hughton with the job.

Since Stoke sacked Mark Hughes when they were in the Premier League in January 2018, they've had four managers in 21 months.

Stoke City sack manager Nathan Jones after nine months in charge with the Potters 23rd in the Championship.

Chelsea beat Watford in the Premier League after Liverpool and Man City win - watch Final Score, listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports and extra and follow live text commentary.

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Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross has told BBC Radio Stoke he's hopeful of getting back to full training in the next fortnight.

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The 32-year-old broke his leg in July in a pre-season friendly against Leicester and needed surgery.

Watford striker Andre Gray says the "building block" to stopping discrimination is clubs dealing "with their own community".

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Stoke City commentator, BBC Radio Stoke

Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen has admitted players in the side, including him, aren't playing as well as they have in the past.

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After looking like they'd turned a corner with two wins in early October, the Potters have lost their last two Championship games and are four points off safety.

Watford's young striker Joao Pedro has been granted a work permit - 12 months after signing for the club.

Everton book their place in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup thanks to second-half goals from Richarlison and Mason Holgate against Watford at Goodison Park.

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Stoke City midfielder Joe Allen has said the club needs leaders on the pitch, but admitted "I don't think we're blessed with lots".

Club captain Ryan Shawcross has been out all season and Allen said: "That's a big miss for us, he's obviously been a leader for this club for a long time."

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Stoke play promotion-chasing West Brom next Monday and Allen said there was hope, because the club had "good personalities, good characters", but said "it's up to the rest of us to step up a bit more".

Tuesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round ties including Burton v Leicester & Man City v Southampton - watch 5 Live Final Score, listen to radio commentary and follow live text coverage.

Mark Lawrenson takes on 'Terminator: Dark Fate' star Arnold Schwarzenegger to make predictions for the latest round of Premier League fixtures.

Watford are "getting closer" to their first victory in the Premier League this season, says Quique Sanchez Flores, despite their winless start stretching to 10 games against Bournemouth.

Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores says his players are "nervous" in front of goal following a goalless draw against Bournemouth.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is frustrated by his side's current goal drought after their 0-0 draw with Watford means they have failed to score in their last three games.

Watford

Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores speaking on Match of the Day: "We had our chances, we did not concede goals and we had a good team spirit and this is really good for the future.

"Defending well is a good base, but I can feel when we are on the opposition's box the players are still a little bit nervous and they can sometimes take bad decisions.

"I think the first win is getting closer, the difference with the other teams is not so big and I’m really confident for the future."

Watford

Watford captain Craig Cathcart speaking on Match of the Day: "It was very frustrating, possibly we could have ended up winning, we both had chances but now we need to pick ourself up.

"It’s fine margins over games, little details can make a big difference. I hope the performances will start getting us the results we deserve."

Gary Rowett celebrates his first game in charge of Millwall with a comfortable victory over former club Stoke.

Watford

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster: "We changed formation three or four games ago and that suited us better even if it is not going in the back of the net at the moment.

"We had a few chances and probably it was a fair result in the end. We know we have a solid base to start from. We can keep clean sheets and can score goals so we can build on that."

Stoke City full-back Tom Edwards signs a new four-and-a-half-year deal with the Championship club.