Watford manager Javi Gracia is preparing to remain loyal to Heurelho Gomes for their FA Cup semi-final against Wolves.
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Javi Gracia heaps praise on super-sub Andre Gray after Watford reach FA Cup smei-finals
Javi Gracia praised the match-winning Andre Gray after the striker’s goal secured the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace that sent Watford into the FA Cup semi-finals.
We won’t single out Zaha, says Watford boss Gracia
Watford boss Javi Gracia knows beating Crystal Palace to reach the FA Cup semi-finals will be about more than just keeping Wilfried Zaha quiet.
Watford selection dilemma causing Gracia to ‘suffer’
Watford boss Javi Gracia admits he will “suffer” when working out just what squad to pick for the FA Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
Raheem Sterling desperate for more silverware as Man City chase the quadruple
Hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling underlined the importance of Manchester City maintaining their “amazing mentality” as they look to make this a season to remember.
Guardiola not interested in Juventus move as Man City continue title bid
Pep Guardiola vowed to continue Manchester City’s title push for years to come after moving four points clear of Liverpool with a Raheem Sterling-inspired win kicked off in controversial fashion against Watford.
Watford boss Gracia in unusual position
Javi Gracia has found himself in an unusual position for a Watford manager – he has a fully-fit squad to choose from.
Gracia looking for ‘perfect’ defensive display against free-scoring City
Javi Gracia knows Watford need a “perfect” defensive performance if they are to take anything from Manchester City.
Next up for Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League title race
Manchester City lead Liverpool by one point with nine games remaining in the Premier League title race.
Rodgers upbeat despite opening loss in charge of Leicester
Brendan Rodgers saw enough from his Leicester side to be positive about the future, despite his first game in charge ending in a 2-1 defeat to Watford.
Gracia taking it day by day as he looks to unlock Watford potential
Javi Gracia has challenged his Watford team to discover their potential and create something special this season.
Gracia not expecting Leicester overhaul for Rodgers’ first match
Watford manager Javi Gracia does not expect new Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers to change much in his first match in charge on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp baffled by scrutiny Liverpool have come under
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp does not understand some of the scrutiny his team have come under in recent weeks but he was more than happy to answer their critics in resounding fashion.
Klopp not fazed by Manchester City keeping pace in title race
Jurgen Klopp insists he is unfazed by Manchester City keeping pace with Liverpool in the Premier League title race after contrasting victories for the rival teams.
Watford boss Javi Gracia: We are a good squad and are competing well
Javi Gracia will not be drawn on where he thinks Watford will finish this season – but insists even dropping to 15th place would not change his mind about the quality of his squad.
Watford boss Javi Gracia wary of Mohamed Salah threat
Watford boss Javi Gracia knows first-hand how destructive Mohamed Salah can be – even if the Liverpool forward has scored just once in his last five games.
5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend
After all the hype, the big match between Manchester United and Liverpool ended in a goalless draw, short on quality if not on suspense.
Surging Watford have Gracia believing this will be a season with a difference
Javi Gracia insisted high-flying Watford can achieve “something different” after beating Cardiff 5-1 for their biggest win of the season.
Warnock claims referee was upset over his decision not to give Cardiff a penalty
Neil Warnock called Simon Hooper’s decision to refuse Cardiff a first-half penalty against Watford “bizarre” and claimed that the Wiltshire referee had owned up to making a mistake after the game.
Gerard Deulofeu scores three and sets up one as five-star Watford rout Cardiff
Gerard Deulofeu’s first hat-trick in English football saw Watford stroll to a 5-1 victory at Cardiff and climb to seventh place in the Premier League.