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Brentford vs Watford LIVE: Thomas Frank's side aim to vault back into Premier League top half against fellow promoted side... but Bees are without Ivan Toney again

Brentford's survival instincts face a test on Friday with Watford visiting west London, as the Hornets aim to drag the Bees into a relegation dogfight.

Thomas Frank's men are 13th, four points clear of 17th-placed Watford. Victory would push them up to ninth ahead of the weekend's fixtures, but they'll need to do it without Ivan Toney who is absent following a Covid positive.

The Hornets have lost five of their last six, sending Ole Gunnar Solskjaer into unemployment by beating Man United 4-1 amid that run. Tonight will be a crucial indicator for Claudio Ranieri.