I think it's safe to say Jon Moss will be happy to get home this evening! The players have been moaning at him throughout the game until the final seconds and it seems that will be the story of this game, as the referee brings proceedings to a close and players shake hands and all the bickering is forgotten.
90' +3
Ninety seconds to go as Berahino looks to get involved but the ball drifts out for a goal kick.
90' +2
A. Doucouré gets yellow.
Pathetic. Doucoure lashes out at Crouch after a coming together between the two, Crouch isn't innocent either... what is the point lads?
Yellow card Abdoulaye Doucouré
90' +1
First of four minutes added on.
90'
Karnezis gratefully catches a header from Shawcross, that was a chance for him from the corner and he looks frustrated he couldn't find the net!
89'
Final minute here as the players continue to engage in tomfoolery rather than pressing for a winner, I think it's safe to say this game won't be first on the highlights shows later!
88'
A. Carrillo enters the game and replaces Deulofeu.
Substitution:Deulofeu makes way for Carrillo.
85'
S. Berahino enters the game and replaces M. Diouf.
Substitution: Diouf makes way for Berahino
83'
Misfiring striker Sadio Berahino is preparing to come on for Stoke, this moment is made for him if he can grab the game by the scruff of the neck and get a goal for his side. However, before he sets foot on the pitch Deulofeu whips in a dangerous low ball that breaks to Pereyra who sees his low shot tipped wide by Butland for a corner.
82'
Stoke come close as Diouf breaks down the right wing but his cross lacks the accuracy to find Crouch in the middle.
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79'
As the minutes drift by it seems neither side is going all out for the winner, but Stoke are being pressured by their fans into making some attacking movements with just over ten minutes plus added time to play.
75'
Instead of players pursuing a decisive goal it's handbags again here at the Bet365, not too sure what's happened but both set of players are moaning at Jon Moss! They seem to have moved on though as play resumes...
74'
Both sides have legitimate pathways to victory here though, Stoke can use the aerial abilities of Crouch by getting Shaqiri on the ball and allowing him to cross from different areas. On the other hand, Watford can use the flair of Pereyra and the pace of Gray to unlock the Stoke defence if they play their cards right...
72'
R. Pereyra enters the game and replaces T. Cleverley.
Substitution Tom Cleverley Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra
Not long to go now, will either side push on for a winner or are we destined for a goalless draw here? We haven't exactly been spoilt for chances and the last thing either side would want at this late stage would be to go a goal down.
70'
Looks like we'll have a delay in play here as Cleverley is down...
69'
Close for Watford! Doucoure has a great opportunity that is blocked in typical fashion by Shawcross. The resulting corner is cleared by Stoke.
68'
A. Gray enters the game and replaces Richarlison.
Substitution - Watford look to get some fresh legs up front as they replace Richarlison with £18 million signing Andre Gray.
62'
Big chance for Stoke as Shaqiri breaks through and blasts a left footed stike towards goal, only for Karnezis to deny him by parrying the ball upwards. Crouch almost managed to head the ball in from the rebound, what an introduction that would have been!
60'
P. Crouch enters the game and replaces C. Adam.
Substitution Charlie Adam Peter Crouch
59'
E. Pieters gets yellow.
Yellow card Erik Pieters
58'
The game is opening up as Stoke counter from a Watford corner, Joe Allen picks up the ball in an inviting position in the box but volleys over the bar. It seems a goal is on the horizon...
57'
Half decent chance for Watford as a speedy counter attack ends with Richarlison's shot being deflected over the bar for a corner.
55'
Shaqiri hits the wall with a free-kick from twenty five yards out, the game continues to rise in temperature here with Jon Moss growing tired of the squabbling.
52'
M. Diouf gets yellow.
Yellow card Mame Biram Diouf
51'
New Stoke signing Ndiaye watches on from the executive box tonight, and witnesses a royal rumble between a bunch of players due to an off the ball incident between Diouf and Kabsele.
Jon Moss has gone for a chat with his assistant, I wonder if they'll be wishing they had VAR right now...
47'
J. Holebas gets yellow.
Referee Jon Moss doesn't look to happy with Holebas here...
Yellow card José Holebas
46'
No changes at half time from either side in terms of personnel, but I wouldn't be surprised to see both sides play a more attacking game in the second half as they both scrap it out for the three points.
45'
Just as we were heading for the half-time whistle, Pieters picks up a head injury and is currently receiving treatment, so the one minute added on will be extended. Nothing too serious though as the Dutchman makes his way to the touchline.
44'
Despite some positive play from both sides, the end product has been missing tonight so far. The most dangerous phases of play have materialised from whipping balls into the box with pace, as demonstrated by Shaqiri and Holebas. Half time looms upon us here...
40'
Watford clip the ball in towards Deulofeu from a free kick, but a poor first touch allows the ball to trickle out for a goal kick once more.
37'
Holebas whips a left-footed corner just over the crossbar, as close as it may have looked to the fans behind the goal I'm sure his team-mates were hoping for a better cross there. Goal kick to Stoke...
35'
M. Bauer gets yellow.
Moritz Bauer receives yellow card number three of the game after jumping into a tackle on Cleverley with too much aggression, the referee reacts accordingly and dishes out the card.
33'
Close! A teasing ball in by Holebas is unconvincingly collected by Jack Butland, as he stumbles and almost loses control of the ball. Just over ten minutes remain in the first half, will either side break the deadlock?
31'
Watford win an attacking throw on the left hand side thanks to Butland slicing the ball out of play... Holebas hurls in a long throw into the box but Stoke clear the ball comfortably, they've dealt with high balls well so far in the first half an hour.
26'
Stoke are looking more and more dangerous here, as Choupo-Moting sees an effort go narrowly wide and Shaqiri continues to threaten from the right wing.
25'
There is a real battle ground atmosphere at the Bet365 Stadium tonight, with both sides putting everything into this first half, especially in terms of tackling! Neither keeper has been seriously tested yet though, as it seems both teams are anxious not to concede first.
21'
C. Adam gets yellow.
Charlie Adam picks up the second yellow of the game for a cheap foul on Richarlison, absolutely no idea how he's protesting to the ref about that one!
18'
C. Kabasele gets yellow.
Kabasele picks up a booking for a reckless challenge out in the left back position. Stoke whip it in from the resulting free kick but the ball is eventually collected by Karnezis.
15'
Cleverley has a shot from 20 yards outside the area which flies over the bar, no worries for the keeper there! Cleverley was convinced he was shoved as he took the shot, and may have had a case but the ref wasn't having any of it. We play on...
13'
Deulofeu is starting to get gradually more involved in the game, he'll be looking to make an impact in his Watford debut tonight after being deemed surplus to requirments once more at Barcelona...
9'
Watford have a corner out on the right hand side, taken by Cleverley but cleared efficiently by Stoke upfield. Neither side managing to get a foothold in the game just yet.
6'
Charlie Adam very lucky to get away with a questionable challenge early on here, could have been booked but the ref has let it go.
4'
Stoke have created their first opportunity of the game, as Shaqiri whips a delicious in-swinging ball in towards Diouf who is inches away from getting his head to it, but the ball just curls out for a goal kick.
2'
Early half chance for Watford from a wide free kick as the ball bobbles to Prodl inside the area and his tame left footed shot is gathered by Butland.
1'
And we're off! Stoke get us underway here...
The referee blows the whistle and both teams head inside. It'll be intriguing to see if either new manager can motivate their players to an inspired second-half victory.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE text commentary of tonight's Premier League fixture between Stoke and Watford at the Bet365 Stadium.
We've got a very interesting game ahead of us here, as both managers are very early in their tenure but are facing massive pressure! Stoke and Watford both have just one win in their last five games, so three points would be a massive bonus for either side here tonight.
Stoke can climb out of the relegation spots tonight by avoiding defeat, as Watford manager Javi Gracia will hope for a better reaction in his first Premier League game than the one he got v Southampton in the FA Cup for his debut match in charge. Watford fans will be desperate for their side to regain their early season momentum, just as Stoke fans will be hoping to bring back the solidity they were previously known so well for...
The teams are out and we're almost ready to get started!
No goals in Stoke so far tonight, as neither side has managed to do enough to seriously threaten the opposition back line. It'll be intriguing to see which newly appointed manager can get the most out of their troops in the second half.
The teams are back out and we're ready to get going for the second half...
Honours even after ninety minutes in tonight's Premier League affair.One would assume Javi Garcia to be the happier of the two managers, as his side can travel back to London with a point in the bag and they'll look to build on that in the coming weeks. Improvement is key for both teams in February.
With that being said, Stoke boss Paul Lambert will be relieved to see his side climb out of the relegation zone, although he was hired with the ultimate goal of keeping Stoke up their squad could easily secure a mid-table finish if they manage to pick up some form.
Overall we've had a sloppy, scrappy, combative game between two sides desperate to get themselves to fourty points as quickly as possible, it's no surprise a draw is the final result tonight with Stoke still in need of a main source of goals, and Watford rebuilding after a complete collapse under Marco Silva. Both clubs will look to bounce back from a tough winter period in February and acquire Premier League safety sooner rather than later. That's all from us tonight!
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