Man City vs Watford LIVE early team news, predicted line up and score predictions

Manchester City aim to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as they welcome Watford to the Etihad Stadium.

The Blues currently sit a point clear of Liverpool in the title race, and with the Anfield side in action in the Merseyside derby on Sunday, City could pile the pressure on them by going four points clear with a win.

City are awaiting news on the availability of John Stones and Nathan Ake after both limped out of the midweek victory against Brighton. while Kyle Walker will definitely miss out.

The visitors are deep in relegation trouble, sitting seven points from safety with only eight matches to go.

Follow all our updates, analysis and reaction from the Etihad Stadium below.

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There's mixed team news as City's defensive injury crisis continues:

Hello, and welcome to our coverage of City vs Watford in the Premier League.

We'll have all the build-up, live match updates and post-match reaction from the Etihad where City can move four points clear of Liverpool overnight.