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Watford 2-1 Leicester: Former Foxes loanee Molla Wague comes back to haunt old side as he helps Hornets to victory despite Riyad Mahrez opener

Watford came back from a goal down to secure a Boxing Day victory over Leicester as former Foxes loanee Molla Wague came back to haunt his old side.

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Riyad Mahrez watches on as his header flies over Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes to give Leicester the lead
Mahrez punches the air with delight at Vicarage Road as Leicester fans, many wearing festive hats, celebrate their opener
Mahrez punches the air with delight at Vicarage Road as Leicester fans, many wearing festive hats, celebrate their opener
The away side were not leading for long as former Leicester loanee Molla Wague knocked the ball in at the back post
The away side were not leading for long as former Leicester loanee Molla Wague knocked the ball in at the back post
Wague - starting his first game for the Hornets on loan from Udinese - was delighted to net his first goal in English football
Wague - starting his first game for the Hornets on loan from Udinese - was delighted to net his first goal in English football
Kasper Schmeichel endured a moment to forget in the second half when he helped Abdoulaye Doucoure's shot over the line
Kasper Schmeichel endured a moment to forget in the second half when he helped Abdoulaye Doucoure's shot over the line
Doucoure, who was returning from suspension for Watford, screams with delight after completing the home side's comeback
Doucoure, who was returning from suspension for Watford, screams with delight after completing the home side's comeback

MATCH FACTS, RATINGS, TABLE AND MATCH ZONE

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    1Manchester City1918104855
    2Manchester United2013432743
    3Chelsea2013342042
    4Tottenham Hotspur2011451937
    5Liverpool199821835
    6Arsenal1910451134
    7Burnley20965133
    8Leicester City20767027
    9Everton20767-627
    10Watford20749-625
    11Huddersfield Town20659-1423
    12Brighton and Hove Albion20569-1021
    13Stoke City205510-1820
    14Southampton20479-1019
    15Newcastle United195311-1018
    16Crystal Palace19469-1318
    17West Ham United204610-1618
    18Bournemouth204511-1317
    19West Bromwich Albion20299-1315
    20Swansea City193412-1513
u00a0Riyad Mahrez's opener came after Leicester u00a0had worked the ball down the left-hand side
Riyad Mahrez's opener came after Leicester had worked the ball down the left-hand side
Wilfred Ndidi worked hard for Leicester but couldn't secure a result for his side. Click HERE for more from our Match Zone service
Wilfred Ndidi worked hard for Leicester but couldn't secure a result for his side.