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Watford's Brazilian starlet Richarlison has admitted life in the Premier League is tough, now sides have wised up to his tricks and starting paying more attention to him.

The 20-year-old took the league by storm in the early part of the season, netting against Bournemouth, West Brom and Swansea, as well as contributing assists.

He quickly proved himself as the Hornets' match-winner - and one of the biggest bargains of the summer transfer window at £11.5m - which meant it was inevitable sides' game-plans when they faced Watford would focus around stopping him.

Even with the extra attention, Richarlison continues to find space for chances and provide for his team-mates - he set up Daryl Janmaat's opener at Crystal Palace last Tuesday - and he's confident his contribution will not dry up anytime soon.

"Teams are already marking me individually, they are putting two players there on my side," Richarlison told ESPN Brazil, after Saturday's defeat to Huddersfield.

"Unfortunately it’s difficult, but I’m doing what I can."

"I’m facing them, I’m making assists, I’m trying to score my goals. I’ll keep working to keep bringing the results."

The Hornets' defeat to Huddersfield was their fourth in five games - and seventh in their past ten.

After a promising start, helped by the Brazilian's late goals at West Brom and Swansea, their form has deserted them somewhat.

Richarlison believes the team need to concentrate harder in games and revert back to the formula that worked so well in the opening eight games.

He said: "I think it’s concentration. I think our team has dropped a little, not only up front, but also in the back.

"We have to play our game again like we were doing at the start of the league. We’ll fix this in training so that we can get other wins."