Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu is expected to win his race to be fit for the FA Cup Final on Saturday.

The Spaniard came off after an hour during Watford’s 4-1 defeat to West Ham on Sunday after picking up a dead leg.

Deulofeu did not take part in full training on Wednesday, sparking fears he may not be ready in time to face Manchester City at Wembley.

However, it is understood the 25-year-old will be fit and available for selection for this weekend’s final.

The news is a big boost for head coach Javi Gracia given Deulofeu’s heroics in the semi-final against Wolves.

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The forward did not start that match, but came off the bench to score twice in the 3-2 victory which sent Watford to their first FA Cup Final since 1984.

Deulofeu has continued his good form since then, scoring three goals in his last five games, and is the club’s top scorer this season after finding the net 12 times.

His expected return to fitness is the latest boost for Watford this week after the club won its appeal against Jose Holebas’ suspension on Monday.

The defender was sent off against West Ham on Sunday after he was adjudged to have pulled down Michail Antonio.

At that time it appeared there was minimal contact and the red card was later rescinded by the FA.

As well as Deulofeu and Holebas, Tom Cleverley is available for selection. The former Manchester United midfielder has played just 24 minutes since returning from a calf injury this month, but has been deemed fit enough to play against City at Wembley.

Defender Sebastian Prodl and midfielder Domingos Quina, however, will both be absent with knee and shoulder problems respectively.