With the margin for error in the Premier League title race so small, Pep Guardiola will surely relish a game against one of the division’s worst sides but City cannot afford to rest on their laurels.
Wednesday’s win over Brighton took his side back to the top of the table and the champions could stay there with a win, ensuring they finish yet another weekend at the summit.
Watford, meanwhile, are edging closer to the drop after a run of only one win in their last League games. Frankly, Roy Hodgson has just not had the desired effect.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
The Premier League game is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday April 23, 2022.
The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host.
Where to watch Manchester City vs Watford
TV channel: With the game taking place during the 3pm BST blackout across English football, it will not be shown on TV in the UK.
Live stream and highlights: Match of the Day, however, will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm BST on Saturday across BBC One, the BBC Sport website and the BBC iPlayer.
Manchester City vs Watford team news
The win over Brighton appears to have come at a cost for Guardiola.
Both John Stones and Nathan Ake picked up knocks, weakening an already fairly depleted backline, with official updates to come.
Watford, meanwhile, welcomed back William Troost-Ekong to full training after he missed their loss at home to Brenford.
Manchester City vs Watford prediction
Hodgson has certainly pulled off miracles before but this would be the most shocking.
City generally make light work of the teams in the lower half of the table when playing at home.
Man City to win 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Manchester City wins: 21
Draws: 5
Watford wins: 6
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