Silva is the architect on this occasion with a wonderful cross that is met by Otamendi, who sends a powerful header flying past the helpless dive of Gomes.

The hosts look to find a way back into the contest at the start of this second half and Carrillo unleashes a cleanly struck volley that drifts just wide of the far post.

City have been absolutely rampant during this first half with two goals from Sergio Aguero and a further strike from Gabriel Jesus giving them a commanding 3-0 lead over Watford at the break.

Watford : Gomes, Janmaat, Kabasele, Mariappa, Holebas, Doucoure Cleverley, Chalobah, Carrillo, Gray, Richarlison

ManCity : Ederson, Walker, Otamendi, Stones, Mendy Fernandinho, De Bruyne, Silva, Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Aguero