Watford vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Watford face Leicester City in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Watford vs Leicester City
That's all from us today folks, we hope you enjoyed the game!
Watford vs Leicester City
Watford now just have a battle with Norwich to see who will finish bottom of the table, as just one point separates them. Meanwhile Leicester move up to ninth, ahead of their game in hand on Thursday which sees them face Chelsea.
Watford vs Leicester City
Leicester come from behind to put on a fine performance and beat Watford 5-1 at Vicarage Road, who have already had their relegation confirmed. The hosts started the game well, with Joao Pedro firing them ahead on six minutes, but two goals in quick succession from Maddison and Vardy saw the visitors lead at the break. Barnes then made it 3-1 just seconds after the restart after Watford switched off at the back, before Vardy made it four and Barnes then rounded off the win with his second of the game late on.
Watford vs Leicester City
There will be a minimum of two minutes added time played at the end of the second half.
Watford vs Leicester City
Leicester could still finish as high as eighth this season and they are doing a good job of improving their goal difference today, which is now better then the other teams around them.
Watford vs Leicester City
There are a lot of Watford fans heading towards the exits now as their isn't long left to play and they remain 4-1 down, with little sign of that changing.
Watford vs Leicester City
After remaining unbeaten in their final home game in their first nine top-flight seasons (W5 D4), Watford have lost three of their last four (W1), conceding at least four goals in each defeat.
Watford vs Leicester City
Watford have just one match remaining after today, a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. However, Leicester have two, against Chelsea and Southampton.
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