Watford’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth was hardly a classic. But there were a few notable displays from the Hornets players. We assess how they got on.

Heurelho Gomes – 8: Another excellent display from the Brazilian but at this point you don’t expect anything less.

As Troy Deeney told Watford’s website: “He’s like a fine wine, he just gets better with age.

Watford’s number one produced three excellent second half saves against Bournemouth, denying Harry Arter and Max Gradel twice, to ensure the Hornets added another point to their Premier League tally.

Gomes has now kept ten clean sheets in the top flight. Only four other Premier League goalkeepers have recorded more this season.

Juan Carlos Paredes – 7: The proverbial box of chocolates, you never know what you will get from the Ecuadorian.

He is more than capable of the sublime, as one moment of skill to evade a challenge on the touchline in the second half demonstrated.

But he often takes too many touches and over complicates his game.

However, he produced one of his better displays this afternoon.

He largely defended well against the returning Gradel and may get the nod ahead of Allan Nyom against Manchester United on Wednesday.

Craig Cathcart – 7: Business as usual for the centre-back alongside Miguel Britos. Won plenty of headers and didn’t take any risks.

His distribution has been better but there is little doubt Cathcart is one of the first names on Quique Sanchez Flores’ teamsheet. He will undoubtedly be looking forward to taking on his former club in midweek.

Miguel Britos – 7: The Uruguayan is one of the success stories of the season.

Was written off by a few fans after being sent off on his debut against Preston North End but since coming into the Hornets' side he’s been a revelation.

Britos was up against Josh King this afternoon and restricted the quick forward for much of the game.

In possession he was composed with one nutmeg on the touchline the stand-out moment.

Nathan Ake – 7: The Chelsea loanee is facing a proper challenge for the left-back berth from Jose Holebas but he is so consistent that you expect he’ll keep his place until the end of the campaign.

His positioning is second to none, very rarely has a winger got the better of the Dutchman. Going forward he offers plenty of energy but still needs to work a little on his final ball.

Ake also deserves praise for managing to come out unscathed after falling several feet into the Lower Graham Taylor Stand during the first half (video below).

Ben Watson – 6: When Watson is at his best it is easy to overlook the work he gets through breaking up opposition attacks.

However, the game passed him by for large spells today and he wasn’t as effective in his deep midfield role as usual.

Delivered a couple of dangerous free-kicks that the Hornets couldn’t capitalise on in the second period.

Valon Behrami – 6: His usual competitive self and he covered plenty of ground, however, Behrami’s contribution with the ball was minimal.

He was harshly booked midway through the second period for a mid-air collision with Matt Ritchie but the usual bite to the midfielder’s game was missing this afternoon.

Etienne Capoue – 5.5: It was always going to be difficult for the Frenchman to keep the very high standards he set at the start of the campaign but he has looked jaded in recent weeks and did so again today.

His passing was solid enough but his pressing and tracking back was lacklustre.

Was little surprise to see him replaced after 57 minutes and you wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the bench against United on Wednesday.

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Nordin Amrabat – 7: Certainly the Moroccan international’s best display since joining the Hornets in January from Malaga.

In the second half in particular Amrabat continued to find pockets of space and caused the Bournemouth backline problems.

Did excellently to tee up a chance for Odion Ighalo in the second period which the Nigerian should’ve scored.

Troy Deeney – 6: England boss Roy Hodgson was in the stands at Vicarage Road to watch the game and, unfortunately for Watford’s skipper, his performance was largely subdued.

Put in his usual shift but didn’t really have a sight of goal. He skewed one first half shot well over and dragged a free-kick wide in the second period.

Credit is due to Bournemouth duo Steve Cook and Simon Francis who fought with Deeney for every ball forward and didn’t give the striker much of a chance throughout.

Odion Ighalo – 6: The Nigerian had three good chances to break the deadlock and unfortunately for Watford spurned all three.

He fashioned the first in the opening minutes but was denied by Artur Boruc before volleying a Paredes’ cross wide.

His best opportunity came in the second period when Amrabat did superbly to pick him out but Watford’s top scorer headed wide.

You sense it was a chance he’d have taken back in December when he was in top form.

Mario Suarez (for Etienne Capoue 57) – 6.5: The Spaniard looks to be growing in confidence with every passing game.

His introduction saw Watford improve in possession as he moved the ball around the pitch efficiently.

Don’t be surprised to see him in the starting XI against United.

Almen Abdi (for Nordin Amrabat 83) – 6: Didn’t have long enough on the field to make an impact.

Did produce one exquisite turn which resulted in Andrew Surnam bringing him down and receiving a yellow card.