Watford won the reverse fixture against Everton 5-2 in OctoberWatford ended a club record run of 11 successive home defeats and Everton moved a point closer to Premier League safety after a dismal game at Vicarage Road. Everton had the better openings but were wasteful against relegated and injury-hit Watford, who named former Forest Green manager Rob Edwards as their next head coach before kick-off. This was an opportunity missed by Everton, with Demarai Gray wasting their best chance by shooting inches wide while Watford keeper Ben Foster saved well from Richarlison’s deflected shot. Everton, however, were aided in their battle to avoid the drop by Leeds United’s heavy home loss to Chelsea and now have home games to come against Brentford and Crystal Palace. They are two points ahead of Leeds, who remain in the bottom three and have played a game more.Watford had little to play for other than avoiding another loss as manager Roy Hodgson’s reign comes to a close but this was a grim encounter that will not linger in the memory. Reaction to Watford v Everton, plus the rest of Wednesday’s Premier League actionGo straight to all the best Watford contentVisit our Everton pageEverton have supporters to thankWatford draw ‘a point gained’ – LampardFor Everton, the highlight of the night was another show of magnificent travelling support from fans who have taken ownership of the crisis facing the club in a remarkable mobilisation that has played a huge part in their recent recovery. As at… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Watford 0-0 Everton: Toffees’ Premier League fate remains in balance after draw
