Steve Bruce will take time to discover his best starting XI for the 2022/23 campaign so expect some tinkering in the opening rounds, starting with the introduction of Alex Mowatt and Grady Diangana for the visit of Watford. Karlan Grant made little impact against Middlesbrough but should keep his place ahead of Daryl Dike. Okay Yokuslu is still some way off full fitness and is likely to miss out again this weekend. Watford boss Rob Edwards could opt for a nearly unchanged starting XI after his side got the better of pre-season promotion fancies Sheffield United on Monday night. One likely change will be Hassane Kamara moving over to the left to make room for Mario Gaspar's debut. The experienced full-back has joined from the Spanish side Villarreal. Ismaila Sarr and Emmanuel Dennis could both depart the club this summer but Edwards will continue to utilise the pair until their eventual departures.
Summer signings John Swift and Jed Wallace linked up to help West Brom come from behind to claim a point against a well-fancied Middlesbrough side on the opening day. The Baggies have a talented squad for the 2022/23 campaign and will face another major early test on Monday evening. Joao Pedro will be the focal point for Watford this season when the likely departures of Ismaila Sarr and Emmanuel Dennis occur, and it was the Brazilian's goal that helped the Hornets secure an impressive gameweek one victory over Sheffield United. Rob Edwards will be over the moon if his side can make it two-from-two against fellow promotion hopefuls. 1:2
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