It means Watford have now drawn all three of their opening matches of the campaign while Southampton find themselves in the relegation zone after two draws and a defeat.
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Jay Rodriguez played well midweek though and his return from injury is complete Rodriguez will be a key player for Southampton and his partnership with Pelle could be key to how the Saints season progresses. Anya fires a risky low cross that looks ideal for Ighalo to turn home, but the striker can not get a touch on the ball!
New signing Alessandro Diamanti is expected to make his Watford debut as a substitute after receiving global clearance.
Ronald Koeman succeeded Quique Sanchez Flores in charge at Valencia in 2007 but it is the Watford boss now looking to emulate Koeman, with the Dutchman showing the way in progressing a recently promoted Premier League side, while also bringing European football to the south coast.
Capoue should score when a corner reaches him at the far post, but somehow the ball comes off his shoulder and loops over the open goal!
Odion Ighalo and Capoue spurned golden opportunities in either half for Watford – the latter heading over with the goal at his mercy – as the spoils were shared in a somewhat forgettable encounter.
Sadio Mane started to look lively for the visitors, only to suffer an injury in a collision with home goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes and be forced to leave the field 25 minutes in. Southampton have a quality side but they will need to put together some performances as they are struggling at the moment.
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Mane – a reported recent target for Manchester United – raced past Craig Cathcart but saw his unsafe cross cleared by the Watford defence.
