Watford beats Everton 1-0, pulls clear of EPL drop zone
Posted February 24, 2018 6:00 am
WATFORD, England (AP) - Watford opened up a six-point gap to the English Premier League relegation zone by beating Everton 1-0 thanks to Troy Deeney's late goal on Saturday.
The striker scored from close range in the 79th minute to inflict a fourth straight away loss on Everton, which is alongside Watford in mid-table.
In the final minute, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford went up for a corner and nodded the ball down toward goal but rival keeper Orestic Karnezis saved from Cenk Tosun's acrobatic effort.
With a second straight home win, Watford was only four points from seventh place.
Everton's Wayne Rooney kicks the ball past Watford's Troy Deeney during their English Premier League match at Vicarage Road, London, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)
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