Watford vs. Chelsea: Odds, Preview, Live Stream, TV Info

Chelsea will aim to bounce back from their first home Premier League defeat of the season when they face Watford at Vicarage Road on Boxing Day.

The Blues suffered a surprise 1-0 loss to Leicester City on Saturday, while Watford moved into seventh place with a 2-0 win at West Ham United.

Chelsea's defeat means they have fallen five points behind Tottenham Hotspur in third, while Arsenal are now level on points with the Blues following their win over Burnley.

Date: Wednesday, December 26

Time: 7:30 p.m. (GMT), 2:30 p.m. (ET)

TV Info: Sky Sports Premier League (UK), NBCSN (U.S.)

Live Stream: Sky Go (UK), NBC Sports Live (U.S.)

Odds: Watford: 4-1, Draw: 14-5, Chelsea: 7-10

Odds according to OddsShark

Preview

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said it's "impossible" for his side to catch league leaders Liverpool after the defeat to Leicester, per Goal:

However, the Italian will still expect a response from his team against Watford on Wednesday. The Blues could even find themselves out of the top four by kick-off if Arsenal avoid defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger says the top four is now the focus, per Gary Taphouse for Sky Sports:

The lack of a regular goalscoring striker has hindered the Blues' cause this season. Squawka Football highlighted the lack of goals from Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata:

Sarri has opted to use Eden Hazard as a false nine in recent games and said after the defeat to Leicester that he's happy using the Belgium international in that position, per Omnisport:

Yet Chelsea may need more attacking power if they are to defeat Watford. They were beaten 4-1 by the Hornets in this fixture last season, and Javi Gracia's men have won their last two games in a row.

Gerard Deulofeu has impressed in those wins with two goals and an assist. He was also on target in last season's win over Chelsea.

Squawka Football highlighted the threat the former Barcelona man possesses:

Watford have already beaten Tottenham at home this season and go into the game with momentum after two wins. Chelsea can ill-afford to drop points and may need to win just to stay in fourth place.