Tom Cleverley was back on the pitch today and proved himself the playmaker Watford needs. Despite not scoring a goal himself, Cleverley racked up two assists and his corner kick started the play that gave the Hornets their first goal.
That corner in the 21st minute found its way to John Eustace, who had come on a minute before for an injured Ross Jenkins, and Eustace's cross was taken by Adrian Mariappa at the 6 yard wall. He right-footed it low and center to give Watford the lead.
Five minutes later it was a Cleverley pass to Henri Lansbury who plunked it in the net from 12 yards out, giving the Hornets a comfortable lead.
In the closing minutes of the half however, Marcus Tudgay headed in a Tommy Spurr assist t0 close the gap to one.
The fear that momentum had shifted to the visitors was unfounded as Jon Harley stretched the lead back to two goals (Lansbury asst.) at minute 54.
Seven minutes later Lansbury scored his second of the day, again assisted by Cleverley.
The Hornets have garnered seven points in the three games since the International break, four of those away from Vicarage Road, and stand in 10th place, only three points behind table leader WBA (though having played one more match).
Next match is Halloween, at the aforementioned West Bromwich Albion. I think GB goes off Daylight Savings Time Sunday so if they 'fall back', their 3 o'clock then is their 4 o'clock now which is our 10 o'clock and kick off should be 10:00 am St. Louis time. Unless it's 8:00 and I miss the whole game. We'll see.
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