Meanwhile, off the pitch, Sir Elton John gives the cameras a little wave from the posh seats - opposite the stand that's named after him.

Hi, rocket man!

Holebas' corner is way too long but Watford have another go.

Luckily for Palace, the ball is forced out of play and Hennessey slows things down with a goal kick.

Look at those average positions! Palace are being pushed so far back.

Watford have a third corner...

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Crystal Palace are still up against it. Watford have a corner.

Jose Holebas lines it up, whips it in, it bounces around and Craig Cathcart's volley is saved by Wayne Hennessey.

Then Pereyra goes from distance and it's well over.

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Terry Butcher
Ex-England captain on BBC Radio 5 live

If that had been me it would have definitely been an own goal because no one saved my shots in my own penalty area.

Watford are playing well here and that was a great save to deny the hosts.

An incredible five minutes for Joel Ward.

He's shanked a clearance, almost scored an own goal and he's picked up the first yellow after a tussle with Roberto Pereyra.

Watford have a free-kick on the left...James Tomkins heads clear.

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Oh my days. Joel Ward is a lucky, lucky boy.

The Palace defender almost turns the ball into his own net from six yards out, after picking up Troy Deeney's cross-shot.

Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey saves Ward's blushes.

Stefano Okaka has another chance to head home but this time Joel Ward scrambles the ball away.

Mariappa sends in an inviting ball and Sakho clears for Palace.

That free-kick was ugly.

Jose Holebas sends it high and over all the waiting bodies in the box. What a waste.

An untidy tackle from Joel Ward on Roberto Pereyra leaves the Watford midfielder in some discomfort.

The Hornets earn the free-kick on the left, out wide.

Jamie: Watford playing well with two up top

Paul: Watford pressing us very well at the moment

Patrick van Aanholt wriggles around in pain after being caught on the ankle in a challenge by Watford captain Troy Deeney.

Deeney doesn't see that he's done anything wrong and the referee Chris Kavanagh agrees.

Van Aanholt is going to need a bit of treatment but will continue.

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Terry Butcher
Ex-England captain on BBC Radio 5 live

Watford have dominated it so far. Whenever Palace get forward the rest of the team aren't on the same wavelength as Zaha.

Palace haven't settled yet and Watford are playing well with a high press.

It's fast-paced but scrappy so far - from both sides.

Will Hughes dilly-dallies on the right-hand side and earns a throw-in for Watford.

Adrian Mariappa sends it in, Yohan Cabaye clears.

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Mark Lawrenson: "Palace are a good watch and like to take teams on, so I am going to go for an Eagles win here."

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Palace have loads of space in the Watford half, but Adrian Mariappa is on hand to stop Patrick van Aanholt in full flow.

John Southall
BBC Radio 5 live football reporter

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Welcome to Vicarage Road, a win for Palace here will surely seal their safety for another season which would be quite an achievement after that terrible start.

Watford should have enough with 37 points but they could reach the 40 mark with a win here. The Palace fans are in boisterous form.

There's commentary on 5 Live right now.

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Troy Deeney's ball is met by Stefano Okaka, and he heads against the corner of the woodwork.

Watford have made a cracking start.

Will Hughes controls the ball in the box, takes a turn and tries to send it into the back of the net.

It's off target and Stefano Okaka isn't in the right position to poke it home for Watford.

Terry Butcher
Ex-England captain on BBC Radio 5 live

Crystal Palace will be going out all guns blazing to get the goals that will help to keep them up, and I fancy Roy Hodgson's men today, because they have got the bit between their teeth.