Watford 4-1 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points

#2 Doucoure excels alongside Capoue in midfield pairing

Doucoure was relentless both on and off the ball and stole the show

Watford's faltering form towards the latter stages of Marco Silva's tenure were clear to see - but there were arguably two key players who both continued to perform whilst others struggled.

Richarlison and Abdoulaye Doucoure. The latter has done a fantastic job of patrolling central midfield this season, even without partner Nathaniel Chalobah through injury - while chipping in with important goals too.

Although not on the scoresheet here, he created two assists and combined well alongside Etienne Capoue to continually pester Chelsea, forcing them out wide where possible as they tried grabbing a foothold in the game.

With four tackles, three interceptions, a blocked shot and four key passes, Doucoure himself came close to scoring what would have been an excellent individual effort but for a good stop by Thibaut Courtois, having accelerated forward through from the halfway line.

It was an excellent display, one that will give him much-needed confidence under new management with tough fixtures to come between now and the end of the season.