Gracia: Watford axe 'unexpected' after best year
Javi Gracia has said he was surprised by his "abrupt" sacking as Watford manager after leading the club to their highest finish last season.
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All times ETJavi Gracia has said he was surprised by his "abrupt" sacking as Watford manager after leading the club to their highest finish last season.
Watford have appointed former boss Quique Sanchez Flores within minutes of announcing the sacking of head coach Javi Gracia.
After three successive Premier League defeats under manager Javi Gracia, Watford stopped the rot by hanging on to draw at Newcastle.
Record signing Sebastien Haller scored a tap-in and a superb bicycle kick for West Ham as they beat Watford 3-1.
An early goal from Bernard was enough for a nervy Everton to beat Watford 1-0 at Goodison Park on Saturday.
An own goal by Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure and second-half strikes by Florin Andone and Neal Maupay gave Brighton a 3-0 win.
Watford head coach Javi Gracia is under consideration to replace Mauricio Sarri as Chelsea should the Italian leave, sources have told ESPN FC.
"He starts everything off. He sets the standards." Pep Guardiola has taken Man City to unprecedented heights but it's clear they're not done yet.
Manchester City demolished Watford 6-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup and complete an unprecedented domestic trophy treble.
While Watford are the underdogs heading into the FA Cup final against Man City, previous Nigerian winners advise Isaac Success to keep the faith.
The 138th FA Cup final (live on ESPN+) pits Premier League champions Manchester City against underdogs Watford. Here's everything you need to know.
Seven years ago, Troy Deeney was in prison. On Saturday, he will captain Watford in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Watford captain Troy Deeney told ESPN FC that Raheem Sterling is making a "massive" impact in the fight against racism this season.
African players have written their own unique chapters in the history of the FA Cup. Will it be Mahrez or Success to add theirs on Saturday?
Hypothesis: Yaya Toure's winning goal in the FA Cup final in 2011 was the kick that started Manchester City's current run of success. #fact...?
West Ham captain Mark Noble netted a goal in each half as West Ham beat Watford 4-1 on the final day of the Premier League season.
With two English teams in the Champions League final, and another two in the Europa League final, we take a look at how European qualification.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 12 |
| Manchester City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +11 | 10 |
| Leicester City | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| Crystal Palace | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Arsenal | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Everton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| West Ham United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
| Manchester United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Sheffield United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Chelsea | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 5 |
| Burnley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Southampton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Newcastle United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Aston Villa | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| Norwich City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| Watford | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 1 |