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Chelsea 1 Watford 0 LIVE: Score, updates and team news as Blues hope to give Hornets a final sting before their PL exit

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CHELSEA go into their final game of the season against Watford under no pressure whatsoever.

The Blues are already assured Champions League football and the Hornets are already down – meaning it’s just pride on the line at Stamford Bridge.

Follow live updates during the game below…

Chelsea lost both of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup final’s on penalties to LiverpoolCredit: Rex
Watford’s loss to Crystal Palace ultimately relegated them to the ChampionshipCredit: Rex

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Chelsea have endured a rollercoaster of a campaign – and one they’ll want to forget in a hurry.

Thomas Tuchel’s men were pipped to both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup by Liverpool.

And at one stage, the West London outfit looked as if they could miss out on a Champions League spot despite being in the top four all campaign.

However, Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle cemented CL qualification for the Blues which gives Tuchel the freedom to approach this game against Championship-bound Hornets, anyhow he chooses.

What time does Chelsea vs Watford kick off?

  • Chelsea entertain Watford on Sunday, May 22 – the final day of the season.
  • It is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time.
  • The game will be played at Stamford Bridge in Fulham, London which can hold around 41,000 spectators.
  • Thomas Tuchel’s side scraped a marginal win when the sides met earlier on in the campaign.

What TV channel is Chelsea vs Watford on and can I live stream it?

  • Chelsea vs Watford has not been selected as one of the Sky Sports games.

Team news

Long-term absentees Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi have both stepped up their recovery sessions, but they’ll have to wait until next season to feature in another Premier League encounter.

As for Andreas Christensen, his alleged hotel disappearance before the FA Cup final may have resulted in the defender playing his last game for Chelsea who will be jetting off to Barcelona in the summer.

Elsewhere, Roy Hodgson has a whole host of injuries to deal with going into Watford’s final Premier League game.

Imran Louza, Nicolas Nkoulou, Cucho Hernandez, Tom Cleverley and Juraj Kucka have all been forced into the treatment room.

Joshua King, Kiko Femenia, Ismaila Sarr and Emmanuel Dennis are another quartet of players who could be out of contention.

However, Joao Pedro returned to the line-up against Leicester with a goal which is good news for Hodgson.

Latest odds

  • Chelsea to win 1/7
  • Draw 13/2
  • Watford to win 16/1

*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication

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