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Reaction
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Callum Whelan says Watford youngsters will learn "valuable lesson" from FA Cup loss
A much-changed, and young, Hornets side were beaten 2-1 after extra-time at Prenton Park.Jan 24, 19:10
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Tranmere fans queue into the night for Manchester United tickets
The Rovers defeated Watford 2-1 in Thursday's third-round replay.Jan 24, 09:22
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Dennis Wise's son makes FA Cup appearance 20 years after celebrating with father
Henry Dennis Wise came on as a substitute for Watford in their defeat at Tranmere.Jan 24, 00:26
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon relishing Manchester United test after Watford win
The League One side won their third-round replay 2-1 after extra time.Jan 24, 00:01
The Match
Match Report
The Merseyside club won 2-1 after extra time.
Team News
The midfielder faces another three weeks on the sidelines.
Build-up
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Joao Pedro expecting difficult Tranmere test in FA Cup replay
The Sky Bet League One side had trailed 3-0 at Vicarage Road.Jan 22, 15:25
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Micky Mellon: 'Prospect of Manchester United tie is massive prize'
The winners of Thursday nights' rearranged third-round replay will host Manchester United on Sunday.Jan 22, 12:35
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Nigel Pearson frustrated by postponement of Tranmere match
Watford travelled 200 miles to Prenton Park for nothing.Jan 16, 19:25
Postponed FA Cup tie leaves Watford facing prospect of four games in nine days
The Hornets face a hectic fixture list.Jan 14, 20:46
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Tranmere's FA Cup replay with Watford postponed due to Storm Brendan
The tie, scheduled for Tuesday night, has fallen victim to heavy rain over the last three days and the Prenton Park pitch has become unplayable.Jan 14, 14:51
Nigel Pearson unapologetic for prioritising survival over FA Cup
The Hornets head coach will not apologise for making changes in the FA Cup after making nine for the original third-round tie against Tranmere.Jan 13, 23:17
Nigel Pearson unfazed by threat of Storm Brendan ahead of cup replay
Watford head to Tranmere on Tuesday for their FA Cup third-round replay but the weather could yet play a part.Jan 13, 18:31
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