Watford secures first victory of season

Saturday, 9 November 2019 13:41

Watford earned their first Premier League win of the season at the 12th attempt, sending Norwich crashing to the bottom of the table.

Goals from Gerard Deulofeu and substitute Andre Gray gave them a 2-0 win at Norwich City on Friday.

It lifted Watford two places to 18th on eight points.

"You score early and the team becomes more strong and more solid," Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores told Sky Sports. "I think for us the first feeling is that it is something special for the fans. We wanted to dedicate it to the fans because they have supported for a long time."

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