Can the Hornets cause a shock in Saturday's FA Cup final? George Pitts looks at the Wembley clash, along with the betting.
1pt Troy Deeney to have 1+ shots on target at 11/10
1pt Abdoulaye Doucoure to be shown a card at 7/2
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Manchester City could seal a domestic treble as they take on Watford in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
After beating Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup final in February, they will be hoping to secure more silverware at the national stadium. It comes less than a week after lifting a second Premier League title in a row, thanks to 14 wins on the bounce to pip Liverpool.
After brief celebrations on Sunday, manager Pep Guardiola will have wanted to put the champagne on ice until after their season finale, with the former Barca and Bayern boss bidding to add a first FA Cup to his impressive list of achievements.
He will face a fellow Spaniard in Javi Gracia, with the Watford manager under no illusions that his side are significant outsiders to lift the trophy.
They had an impressive first full season under the former Malaga boss. As well as reaching their first FA Cup final since 1984, they were one of the best sides outside the top six in the league.
Watford looked all set to finish seventh - best of the rest - before a poor end of season run saw them win one in six games, which meant they dropped to 11th.
They conceded five to City in two league games, but managed to score in both meetings and Gracia will know if they catch the Citizens on a poor day then they have more than a sniff of an upset.
Albeit under a different manager, City's 2013 shock final defeat to Wigan shows they are not invincible on this stage.
Prediction: Man City 2-0 Watford (Sky Bet odds: 5/1)
No shocks expected here. Watford's record against the top six this season has been poor, beating only Tottenham in the early stages of the campaign. City, meanwhile, have shown a cool head and thrived under pressure when it's counted, winning 21 of their last 22 games in all competitions. They have a team of winners and should seal the treble.
Best bet: Troy Deeney to have 1+ shots on target at 11/10
With the odds stacked in City's favour, it is always good to look at small, stats-based match bets away from the result, where value can be found in backing the underdogs and, in this case, Troy Deeney. The striker should start and he will proudly lead out the Hornets at Wembley. His passion and commitment to his side is admirable, as we saw him display in his post-match interview after booking their place in the final last month. The striker will do his utmost to help Watford lift the trophy and you would expect them to at least have a few chances to get on the scoresheet. With this in mind, the 11/10 on Deeney to register at least one shot on target is particularly eye-catching. The 30-year-old averages around two shots per game this season and will be keen to register a goal for his team in an FA Cup final. Whether he does or not remains to be seen, but he can at least test Ederson.
Stats: Abdoulaye Doucoure to be shown a card at 7/2
The Hornets man is expected to have a busy afternoon in the middle of the park, with plenty of chasing and little possession against City's packed attack. A key performer for Watford this term, Doucoure has been booked eight times this season, with six of them coming in 2019. Three of them came in Watford's last five games and frustration could get the better of him as he looks to break up play, especially when City start a speedy break. With this in mind, the 7/2 price available makes it worth a small play.
Odds correct as of 1200 BST on 17/05/19