Watford had 70 per cent possession but were unable to turn it into a shot on target as Stoke City came to Vicarage Road and left with three points for the third successive year.
Afcter falling behind to Darren Fletcher's first-half volley, the Hornets dominated the second half but Richarlison was to miss their best opportunity when he headed wide from close range.
Here are a selection of images from the match as Marco Silva's men suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats for the first time this season.
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