Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has described West Ham United attacker Dimitri Payet as a special player but insists it is down to their whole team to collectively stop his threat.

The Hornets will play their final game at Upton Park tonight and Payet has been a huge part of the Hammers' success this season.

The France international has scored 12 goals in his first year at the club and is on the shortlist for the PFA Players' Player of the Year.

Flores said: “Payet is a very special player and I think one of the best in the league this season. He plays on the right or the left and loves to go inside and create trouble for the opponent.

"He’s very good from free-kicks and set pieces. He’s very important for West Ham and we know that. It’s the same with the other good players. We need to try to stop this player in a collective way."

The Boleyn Ground is considered one of the most atmospheric stadiums in the top flight and it will be Flores' only chance to experience the venue with West Ham moving to the Olympic Stadium next season.

Flores said: “I love to have this kind of experience. I would love to go there and try to do something really special for our team and fans. It’s an incredible opportunity to try to win at an amazing stadium."