Watford suffers defeat in Roy Hodgson’s first home game
Second bottom Watford are deep in relegation trouble after a 2-0 defeat against Brighton in new boss Roy Hodgson’s first home game in charge.
FULL-TIME Watford 0-2 Brighton
A goal in either half from Neal Maupay and Adam Webster seal the points for Graham Potter’s side#WATBHA pic.twitter.com/Yxt7PQxXvR
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 12, 2022
Let's give this man a warm welcome today for his first home match as Watford FC manager! 🙌#WATBHA pic.twitter.com/EhTvnh1Snp
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) February 12, 2022
Brighton struck in the 44th minute when Neal Maupay hooked a superb half-volley into the top corner from Tariq Lamptey’s cross.
Our main man. 🔥🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/zsMMtgkcPv
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 12, 2022
Watford were booed off at half-time and there were more jeers at the final whistle after Adam Webster sealed the points from close-range after a goal-mouth scramble.
This guy LOVES it. 😍 @AdamWebster31 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Wjo3vYoXKR
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 12, 2022
Watford have lost 10 of their last 12 games and are yet to score in three matches under Hodgson.
The Hornets remain three points from safety as Hodgson tries to mastermind another escape act, having previously saved Crystal Palace, Fulham and West Brom from relegation.
"I thought the personality of the players was really, really good." 💬 @AmexUK 🎥👇 pic.twitter.com/tAgREVQQEi
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 12, 2022
Brentford shared a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace as Christian Eriksen was introduced to Bees fans on the pitch before kick-off.
Denmark midfielder Eriksen is back in training and hopes to return to action soon for the first time since his cardiac arrest during a match against Finland at last year’s European Championship.
What a welcome for @chriseriksen8 ❤ #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/QOsfk7o9Fc
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) February 12, 2022