Game Day - Bolton

One of the nice things about the league system of promotion and relegation is that the battles on both ends of the standings make for some exciting games. Sadly, Watford is fighting the battle for survival, but the Wanderers, guests at Vicarage Road today, find themselves in fifth place with a shot at European play next year. 'Must win' is over-used but this is a 'damn-well-better-win' match for both sides.

The Hornets are a little healthier as Shittu, Mahon, and Mackay are expected to be fit to play. King, Carlisle, and Chambers remain sidelined however. Bolton is not without their bumps & bruises: Kevin Davies, Nicholas Anelka, & Abdoulaye Faye are all unlikely to play though El Hadji Diouf returns after a two-match suspension.

The Hornets are (surprise) underdogs despite the home-field advantage. This should be a good solid game. Go 'Orns!

Starting line-up:

Foster

Mariappa DeMerit Mackay Stewart

Williamson Mahon Francis Bouazza

Henderson Hoskins

Shittu is not on the sub list.