Watford win two corners in quick succession, with Richarlison making an immediate impression.

The second corner is nodded down by Troy Deeney for Asmir Begovic to gather with ease in his six-yard box.

There's a change for Bournemouth too as Andrew Surman comes on for Callum Wilson.

Watford's first goalscorer Kiko Femenia makes way for Richarlison. The Brazilian forward hasn't scored since November - a run of 21 appearances without a goal.

Troy Deeney chases a long ball but keeper Asmir Begovic races out to clear. Watford regain possession and will be glad of some respite. Daryl Janmaat's cross is then headed out for a throw by Nathan Ake.

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Marc Pugh's cross is beyond the two Bournemouth men in the middle but Ryan Fraser chipped it back in and Jermain Defoe's looping header is tipped over. Again, the corner is cleared and Watford break.

Will Hughes has been excellent in midfield but takes a well-earned breather as he's replaced by Watford forward Stefano Okaka.

Bournemouth are still on top, with Roberto Pereyra doing well to clear a corner by the Cherries. Just look at the possession from 61-65 minutes

Jermain Defoe is straight into the action as he flicks on for Ryan Fraser to chase down the left but he's stopped by a well-timed challenge by Adrian Mariappa. Good job too, if the defender didn't get there in time he would have cleaned Fraser too.

Bournemouth take a long throw into the box but it's easy for Orestis Karnezis to gather.

Some fresh legs up top now for Bournemouth as Jermain Defoe comes on for fellow forward Jordon Ibe.

The pressure is building for Bournemouth. Here are the stats from 56-60 minutes.

The fit-again Craig Cathcart comes on for his first Watford appearance since August. He replaces fellow defender Sebastian Prodl, who had just been booked.

Bournemouth work an opening for Joshua King to charge forward but his intended through ball for Jordon Ibe is wayward. Goes through to the keeper.

The Cherries come straight back at Watford, though, and Ibe fires a shot from around 22 yards straight at Orestis Karnezis.

A Will Hughes foul gives Charlie Daniels the chance to chip it into the box. Watford clear but Bournemouth regain possession.

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Good start to the second half by Watford but Bournemouth are enjoying a bit of possession now. Can they turn it into chances and get themselves back into this game?

Bournemouth break, despite Sebastian Prodl hacking down Callum Wilson. The attack goes out for a goal-kick but the referee goes back to book Prodl.

Ryan Fraser is winded in a challenge with Roberto Pereyra, who finds Will Hughes down the left, but his cut-back fails to find a Watford team-mate.

Bournemouth have a free-kick into the box cleared as far as Lewis Cook, whose shot from 25 yards is blocked just inside the box. Too many bodies in the way.

Watford win the first corner of the second half as Roberto Pereyra is tackled by Ryan Fraser. Jordon Ibe heads clear but Watford keep the pressure on and Kiko Femenia has a shot blocked from a Will Hughes cross. Think it was going wide anything though.

Watford get the second half started, hoping to make this their fourth home win on the trot.