Watford 0 Leeds United 3: Reaction and recap as Whites sink poor Hornets
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Jesse Marsch's side have built up a three-game unbeaten run, following up epic victories at home to Norwich City and away at Wolves before the international break with a 1-1 draw at home to Southampton.
The seven-point haul left fifth-bottom Leeds six points clear of the drop zone ahead of this weekend's games, even after Burnley's 3-2 win at home to fellow strugglers Everton on Wednesday night.
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Hide AdBut all of the sides below the Whites have games in hand, including today's second-bottom hosts Watford who are eight points behind United but having played one game less.
Today's clash at Vicarage Roads marks a true six pointer and Roy Hodgson's hosts have lost their last eight games at home.
Our live blog will keep you up to date with all the developments as the Hornets take on the Whites.
Watford 0 Leeds United 3: Reaction and recap
Key Events
- 3pm kick-off at Vicarage Road
- Leeds three games unbeaten, six clear of drop zone
- Hornets second-bottom and lost last eight at home
- One change for Leeds. Koch for Forshaw who is missing
- Phillips on bench along with Gelhardt
Everton 1-0 up at the break
Against Manchester United at Goodison Park, an Anthony Gordon strike heavily deflected off Harry Maguire. Victory for the Toffees would make a win at Watford even more crucial than it already is.
Leeds team - Phillips on bench
Leeds United v Watford: Meslier; Ayling, Cooper, Llorente, Dallas; Koch, Klich; Raphinha, Harrison, Rodrigo, James.
Leeds subs
Leeds subs: Klaesson, Struijk, Cresswell, Hjelde, Kenneh, Philips, Summerville, Greenwood, Gelhardt. #lufc
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