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Walter Mazzarri says Watford are not sure of Premier League safety yet as they prepare for West Brom test

Walter Mazzarri has warned Watford the threat of relegation still lingers as they prepare to face West Brom on Tuesday night.

Mazzarri's side ended a four-game winless run by beating Sunderland on Saturday and are seven points above the Premier League drop zone in 12th with nine matches of their season remaining.

But Mazzarri insisted Watford were not guaranteed to retain their top-flight status ahead of their latest test against a side fresh from a clean sheet at Old Trafford.

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri says his team are not assured of safety just yet
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri says his team are not assured of safety just yet
Watford celebrate after Miguel Britos scored their winning goal against Sunderlandu00a0
Watford celebrate after Miguel Britos scored their winning goal against Sunderland
Britos headed home Watford's winning goal as they moved a little further towards safety
Britos headed home Watford's winning goal as they moved a little further towards safety

'I try to instil in every player that we need to fight in every game,' the Italian said at Sunday's press conference.