Match summary
Before kickoff, Chelsea (3rd, 71 pts) were 48 points ahead of Watford (19th, 23 pts). Before kickoff, Chelsea were 3rd in the table but 13th on points from the last five league games. Watford had gone 8 matches without a win before this one. Chelsea won 10 of the 13 previous meetings on record. 92% of their 13 previous meetings had three or more goals.