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Watford Boss Javi Gracia Praises Hornets' 'Character & Desire' Despite 2-1 Loss to Man City

Watford manager Javi Gracia has praised the 'character and desire' shown by his players in the Hornets' 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday night.

Goals from Leroy Sané and Riyad Mahrez put City in control until a late goal from Abdoulaye Doucouré set up a tense finale at Vicarage Road.

Following the defeat to City, Watford are without a win in the Premier League since October, having won only two of their last 11 league games.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Gracia said: "We will always fight, that's our mentality. We competed until the end, I am happy.