EVERTON’S bid to arrest their slide away from the top six faces a huge test – the absence of dangerman Yannick Bolassie for the first time.
But it could mean a return for England midfielder Ross Barkley, whose difficult season was typified last week when he was dropped.
Watford will leapfrog the eighth-placed Toffees if they pick up their first win and points in three games.
But a tight game seems likely, both games last season ending in a draw.
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Watford midfielder Roberto Pereyra serves a one-game ban but Daryl Janmaat is fit enough to return after a clash of heads in training.
Craig Cathcart is stilkl out injured but Miguel Britos and Valon Behrami are back from suspension.
Star wideman Yannick Bolasie will miss his first game of the season for Everton with a knee injury that threatens the rest of his season.
But Seamus Coleman has got the all-clear just a week after suffering a head injury.
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What time is it on?
The game at Vicarage Road starts at 12.30pm on Saturday, December 10.
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Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 are covering it live, starting at 11.30am. And it’s live on BBC Radio5 live.
What are the latest odds?
Watford are 19/10 to win and Everton 6/4, with a draw at 11/5 – via Sun Bets.
Form guide
Watford: LLWLW
Everton: DLDLW
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