Walter Mazzarri strongly defended his record as Watford boss in his first appearance since the club announced he is to leave at the end of the season.
The 55-year-old Italian, who arrived in July to replace Quique Sanchez Flores - also sacked after one season in charge - said he had no regrets.
Sunday's home game against Manchester City will be his last in charge.
"We got the magic 40 points, the objective of the season, with six games left," he said.
Mazzarri began Friday's news conference with a 14-minute prepared statement, thanking fans and players and reiterating the team had achieved what it set out to do.