Watford can inflict even more misery on champions Chelsea by beating them at Stamford Bridge after superb start to the season, says Tom Cleverley

  • Watford will look to follow up beating Arsenal with a win at Chelsea on Saturday
  • Tom Cleverley says the Hornets are full of confidence and 'building something'
  • Troy Deeney hailed the midfielder following his goal against the Gunners 

Watford's strong start to the Premier League has boosted their team spirit and given them the confidence to beat champions Chelsea on Saturday, according to midfielder Tom Cleverley.

After finishing 17th in the Premier League last season, Watford have started under new manager Marco Silva with four wins and three draws in eight fixtures to climb into the top four.

Cleverley, who scored the winner against Arsenal at the weekend, said the team can now continue their recent form and challenge for a win at Stamford Bridge.

Tom Cleverley believes Watford have the ability to beat Chelsea on home turf on Saturday

Tom Cleverley believes Watford have the ability to beat Chelsea on home turf on Saturday

Chelsea were beaten at Crystal Palace on Saturday and sit behind Watford in the table

Chelsea were beaten at Crystal Palace on Saturday and sit behind Watford in the table

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'I really feel we are building something here,' Cleverley told the club's website. 'Why not go and beat Chelsea? We go there with confidence.'

Watford skipper Troy Deeney, who also opened his goalscoring account against Arsenal, praised Cleverley for his impact this season and said the England international deserved his goal as a reward.

'Tom has been our best player by a mile,' Deeney said.

'(Abdoulaye) Doucoure has got all the credit for scoring but Tom has been different class. I'm absolutely buzzing for him to get that goal.'

Forward Deeney also credited his team mates for their record of three wins in their last five league games.

'It's been a great start to the season,' Deeney added. 'We've got a great bunch and we are building something really good.

'We've got great belief and it shows we keep going and how fit we are. The lads off the bench are making a big difference; it's a massive team effort.'

Troy Deeney hailed Cleverley after his matchwinning heroics against Arsenal at the weekend

Troy Deeney hailed Cleverley after his matchwinning heroics against Arsenal at the weekend