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Watford vs Leeds United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Vicarage Road

Sports Staff
Saturday 09 April 2022 07:00 EDT
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Follow live coverage as Watford face Leeds United 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 Leeds United

That's all from us today folks, we hope you enjoyed the game!

9 April 2022 17:56

Watford vs Leeds United

Leeds are now nine points clear of Burnley in 18th position and they'll face Crystal Palace next time out. Meanwhile Watford are in deep trouble, they are 19th and six points from safety, with their next game coming against Brentford next weekend.

9 April 2022 17:56

Watford vs Leeds United

Leeds make it four games unbeaten and move one step closer to securing their Premier League status for next season with a 3-0 victory over Watford. They led 1-0 at the break through Raphinha and despite a hectic start to the second period, they managed to keep Watford at bay, with Sarr having the hosts best opportunity, but he fired wide. Watford never looked comfortable at the back all game and Rodrigo took advantage to make it 2-0, before a superb strike from Harrison late on wrapped up the three points.

9 April 2022 17:53

Watford vs Leeds United

FULL-TIME: WATFORD 0-3 LEEDS

9 April 2022 17:51

Watford vs Leeds United

Leeds are taking their time with a couple of corners late on now, just seeing the game out in front of the away fans.

9 April 2022 17:51

Watford vs Leeds United

There will be a minimum of two minutes added time played at the end of the second half.

9 April 2022 17:49

Watford vs Leeds United

This victory for Leeds could see them stay up, as they'll move nine points clear of the relegation zone with just six games left for them to play.

9 April 2022 17:48

Watford vs Leeds United

The home supporters are making their way to the exits now, as surely there isn't enough time left for Watford to mount a comeback. Leeds look very comfortable.

9 April 2022 17:45

Watford vs Leeds United

CHANCE! The ball falls nicely to Llorente at the far post, who gets ahead of his marker and he fires an effort towards goal, but somehow sends it wide of the post!

9 April 2022 17:41

Watford vs Leeds United

Watford have lost their last eight home Premier League matches, with Wolves the last side to have a longer home losing streak, losing nine in a row between January and April 2012. The Hornets have only lost nine consecutive home league games once before, between December 1971 and March 1972.

9 April 2022 17:37

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