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Javi Gracia does not think that West Brom will be any easier than their following game with Arsenal.

On paper, the Hornets would be expected to beat the bottom side and struggle against the Gunners.

But Gracia knows that Alan Pardew's side will be putting everything on the line to try and kickstart a great escape.

He said: “It's an opportunity to get three points. I don't think it will be easier to play against West Brom, than Arsenal the next game.

“Every game you have the chance to get points and we are going to try to do it in the next game.

“I'm sure West Brom will play the next game as if it's their last one and it'll be very difficult.”

Pardew has not had the impact the Baggies owners nor he would have wanted since replacing Tony Pulis but the Watford boss has full respect for his opposite number but he won't be offering him any gifts.

“You always feel for the other coaches but good news for other coaches is bad news for us. I try to do my best,” he explained.

“All the coaches have difficulties and problems in many moments. I think he's a very good coach and sure he'll get their objectives.

“At this moment I'm at Watford and I want to get the points for my club.”

Watford are close to having enough points to, realistically, survive but, for Gracia, he is only focused on the next game.

He said: “I try to concentrate on the next match and the next three points. We need the next three points and I focus on that, because they're the most important for us at this moment.

“I don't know what we'll be able to do in the future and the next ten games.

“It's important at the end of the season when everyone is worried about points and what you need to achieve the target, for me, the best way to prepare the match is only thinking about the next three points.

“I only want to finish the next match with 36 points.”