Tag: Watford
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I wanted to be like Zidane – Capoue
Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue has revealed he was set on becoming a No. 10 like Zinedine Zidane early in his career before settling for a deeper role. Having grown up in France when Zidane was at the peak of his powers, a young Capoue wanted to emulate the 1998 World Cup winner by playing in…
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Super Eagles forward Isaac Success signs new Watford contract
Super Eagles forward Isaac Success has signed a new five-year contract on Thursday with Watford to keep him at the Premier League club until 2023. The 22-year-old moved to Vicarage Road from Spanish side Granada in July 2016 and has since gone on to make 35 appearances for the Hornets. He spent the the second…
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EPL: Bournemouth edge out newly-promoted Cardiff, Watford beat Brighton
Bournemouth spoiled Cardiff City’s Premier League return with a hard-earned 2-0 victory. The technically superior hosts were quick to dominate possession, pinning their opponents back in their own half for long periods and deservedly taking the lead when Ryan Fraser fired in from close range. Bournemouth were then awarded a penalty when Callum Wilson was…
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EPL: Arsenal beat Watford to end league winning drought
Arsenal ended a run of three successive Premier League defeats as they secured a fine victory over Watford. Shkodran Mustafi headed in Mesut Ozil’s left-wing free-kick to give the Gunners an eighth-minute lead, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang collected Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s pass to add a second. Watford had a chance to pull one back but Troy Deeney’s…
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Watford’s Troy Deeney to face FA investigation over obscene gesture
The FA is investigating video footage of Troy Deeney’s reaction after the Watford striker scored a penalty against Chelsea on Monday. Deeney, who is facing the prospect of a second four-match ban this term, made an obscene gesture to the crowd after he put Watford ahead at Vicarage Road, before the Hornets eventually secured a…
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Watford score three late goals to beat 10-man Chelsea
Watford scored three late goals to win Javi Gracia’s first home game in charge in an “unforgettable night” for their manager and increase the pressure on Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte. The Blues played an hour with 10 men after Tiemoue Bakayoko’s red card capped off a dreadful individual 30-minute performance – in which he gifted…
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Watford name Gracia as new manager to replace sacked Silva
English clubside Watford appointed Spaniard Javi Gracia as manager on Sunday, hours after sacking Marco Silva and blaming a rival Premier League club for their recent slump. Gracia, 47, signed an 18-month contract with Watford who lie 10th in the standings. “Watford FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Javi Gracia as the club’s…
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Controversial equaliser sees Watford fight back against Southampton
Abdoulaye Doucoure bundled home a controversial 90th-minute equaliser as Watford fought back from 2-0 down to draw with Southampton. Doucoure used his right hand to divert Troy Deeney’s header past Alex McCarthy from close range to snatch a point for the Hornets. Two goals from James Ward-Prowse had given the Saints a 2-0 lead at…
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Swansea come from behind at Watford in boss Carvalhal’s first game
Swansea City staged a remarkable late fightback to beat Watford and give Carlos Carvalhal victory in his first game in charge of the Welsh side, lifting them off the bottom of the table. In a lively start to the match, Jordan Ayew struck the bar from 25 yards before Andre Carrillo headed Watford in front…
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Marvin Zeegelaar: Watford defender’s red card appeal rejected
Watford defender Marvin Zeegelaar has had his appeal against the red card he received at Burnley on Saturday rejected. The 27-year-old was dismissed for a two-footed challenge on Steven Defour in the Hornets’ 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor. The Dutchman will miss the club’s festive fixtures against Crystal Palace, Huddersfield and Brighton. “It was a…