Manchester City v Watford: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Manchester City must move on quickly from their dramatic 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal when they play host to Championship Watford in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening.

With just over 48 hours rest until the visit of the Hornets, Citizens head coach Pep Guardiola is certain to make a whole host of changes as his side start their bid for a ninth success in the competition.

How to watch Manchester City v Watford and TV channel

The game between Manchester City and Watford will be available to watch on Sky Sports+ for UK viewers.

Manchester City v Watford kick-off time, date and venue

The game between Manchester City and Watford is scheduled to kick off 19:45 BST on Tuesday 24th September and takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Manchester City v Watford stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

City and the Hornets have met 32 times over the years, with the men from Manchester having enjoyed by far the better of the rivalry, winning 21 of those matches.

The Citizens have won the last 15 meetings of these two teams, scoring 26 goals in their last five victories, while Watford last downed City back in March 1989.

Manchester City v Watford head-to-head record (H2H)

Manchester City wins	21
Draws	5
Watford wins	6

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

Manchester City v Watford team news

Manchester City team news

Kevin De Bruyne missed out at the weekend due to a thigh injury, while Rodri limped off after 20 minutes with a knee problem, although neither were likely to have featured against the Hornets in any case.

Guardiola is certain to field a whole host of back-up players and rest those who were pushed to the limit by the Gunners.

Watford team news

Hornets boss Tom Cleverly has plenty to ponder after his side were thumped 4-1 at Norwich City in the Championship on Saturday.

That loss also saw Francisco Sierralta and Dan Bachmann go off injured during the first half at Carrow Road.