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A matter of balance for Zola

Gianfranco Zola believes he would need to “sacrifice” a defender or midfielder if he was to start Fernando Forestieri and Matej Vydra together.

'We can't be labelled a dirty side'

Gianfranco Zola does not believe his team have a discipline problem and insist Watford can't be labelled a "dirty side" despite receiving four red cards in their last four games.

Zola excited about Watford's future

Gianfranco Zola states the way his side have played at times this season makes him excited about the future of Watford and believes he is now close to knowing his best XI.

Zola praises the impact of Deeney

Gianfranco Zola admitted he was “very frustrated” to give away the lead twice against Bristol City this afternoon but did state there were a lot of positives; one of which was the performance of Troy Deeney.