Watford have made three changes to their side for today's FA Cup third-round tie against Bristol City, with Nyron Nosworthy, Cristian Battoccio and Iriney coming into the side.

Two of the three changes have been enforced on the away side, with Hector Bellerin missing out due to a loan agreement and George Thorne returning to parent club West Bromwich Albion.

Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill has also made three changes to his side, with Marlon Pack the most notable returnee following suspension.

Watford: Almunia; Nosworthy, Angella, Ekstrand; Cassetti, Murray, Iriney, McGugan, Battocchio; Deeney, Fabbrini
Subs: Bond, Kyprianou, Doyley, Smith, O'Nien, Ikpeazu, Acuna

Bristol City: Parish; Osborne, Flint, Fontaine; Wagstaff, Elliott, Reid, Pack, Bryan; Emmanuel-Thomas, Baldock
Subs: Fielding, Cunningham, Carey, Moloney, Wynter, Burns, Taylor