Michy Batshuayi's double capped a resilient Chelsea display as they fought back from 2-1 down to beat Watford 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Pedro put paid to the early threat posed by Watford when he curled home a stunning opener following a contentious penalty decision (12), but in first-half stoppage time, Abdoulaye Doucoure made Chelsea pay for some slack defending (45+2) by lashing home a close-range volley.
Four minutes into the second half, Richarlison squared for the unmarked Roberto Pereyra to fire beyond Thibaut Courtois (49), but Batshuayi's header made it 2-2 (71).
With three minutes of normal time remaining, Cesar Azpilicueta nodded a third past Heurelho Gomes from Willian's cross (87), before second-half substitute Batshuayi prodded home a fourth to cap the victory and move Chelsea up to fourth.
Antonio Conte - buoyed by the return of Alvaro Morata - was looking for his side to respond after back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Crystal Palace, while the Hornets were full of confidence following last week's stoppage-time win over Arsenal.

Marco Silva's side started brightly, but it was Morata who set hearts racing inside two minutes when he met Azpilicueta's cross under the challenge of Christian Kabasele, but the former Real Madrid striker was offside.
But Chelsea took advantage at a corner as Eden Hazard picked out Pedro on the edge of the area, and the Spaniard curled a delicious first-time effort over the Watford defence, off the left-hand post and past a stunned Gomes.
On the stroke of half-time, Doucoure fired the Hornets level with a superb volley after Luiz failed to clear a long throw into the box.
Richarlison sliced a great opportunity wide from close range in a frenetic start to the second half, following good play from Kiko Femenia.
But just over a minute later the Brazilian atoned for his miss by collecting Troy Deeney's lay-off before squaring for the unmarked Roberto Pereyra, who fired home over the outstretched Courtois.
With 20 minutes to play substitute Batshuayi headed an equaliser from Pedro's cross from the right flank, and Azpilicueta put the hosts ahead three minutes from time, converting Willian's precise delivery.
Batshuayi did get the final say deep into stoppage time, capping a superb fightback by poking his second past Gomes after Miguel Britos' poor pass
Insane Comeback Complete As Batshuayi Saves Conte's Job!

What an awesome game we've witnessed, incredible game! It'll forever be remembered by Chelsea fans. Michy Batman Batshuayi the Dark Knight rose again when Chelsea needed him most! On a day where Morata failed to score and Chelsea couldn't take their chances, it looked as if Watford would escape with 3 points which woulda consigned Chelsea to a first 3 consecutive home losses since 2015 but the Dark Knight rose to save the Blues. 

Congratulations Watford! Great game you played, you gave your all and fought really hard but in the end, Chelsea's quality was just too strong.

Congratulations Chelsea on getting one of the most memorable comebacks in Premier League history. Mark of Champions indeed! Special Congratulations to Batshuayi! There's no one better at showing up in those crucial moments. Great spectacle from the most viewed league in the World. London is Blue today! 😀🙌

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