Premier League 2018/19: Predicted Final Standings

#17 Watford F.C.

Watford

Players In: Ben Wilmot, Marc Navarro, Gerard Deulofeu, Ken Sema, Ben Foster, Adam Masina

Players Out: Mauro Zarate, Costel Pantilimon, Nordin Amrabat, Richarlison, Jerome Sinclair, Brandon Mason

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Watford are always an interesting side to watch as a neutral. They seem to have lots of individual talent, names you can recognise almost immediately, but they fail to gel as a team which has cost them a great deal in the past couple of seasons. Last year, they finished 14th with 41 points, which sounds OK, until you realise that it's only a mere seven points from the relegation zone.

This summer, Watford fans were counting on big-money signings to come through the door at Vicarage Road, but that hasn't been the case. The only key name of note has been Gerard Deulofeu, and whilst there's still time, whether or not a big name will actually arrive is anyone's guess.

To have let go of the likes of Amrabat and Richarlison will be a blow to Watford, especially the latter's departure, as he was a stand-out player for the Hornets last season. You could argue that Deuloufeu will take his place, but ultimately that's a switch considered by most as a step down.

Watford will be another team that struggle this season and could even find themselves in the relegation zone, it's a very close one to call. Watford need to bolster various areas in their squad, and with the transfer window closer to being slammed shut with every second that passes, they need to hurry if they want survival next season.