Watford host Tottenham Hotspur in matchday 4 of the Premier League on Sunday 2nd September, 4:00pm at Vicarage Road. The hosts currently sit in 5th place in the table having beaten Crystal Palace 2-1 last time out, while the visitors are in 4th after their 0-3 win against Manchester United.
Pochettino wants Spurs to keep their heads screwed on and not let the huge win at Manchester United allow the players to think they can take their foot off the gas. The gaffer told the BBC:
“After three games they’re over the moon. Of course if we’re not ready and we believe because we beat Manchester United 3-0 that all is fantastic, I think we are going to crash.”
Mixed form at home Watford have won 45%, drawn 25% and lost 30% of their last 20 home games. Town have scored in 80% of their last 20 home games. The Hornets have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 20 home games, going on to win 4 and draw 2 of these matches.
Good on the road Spurs have won 55%, drawn 20% and lost 25% of their last 20 away games. Tottenham have scored in 85% of their last 20 away games. The Lilywhites have conceded exactly 1 goal in 9 of their last 20 away games, going on to win 4, draw 3 and lose 2 of these matches.
