Despite the presence of the Nigerian internationals, the Hornets crumbled to their first defeat of the season against the Seagulls
Brighton and Hove Albion continued their fine Premier League start with a convincing 2-0 victory over Watford on Saturday evening.
First-half goals from Shane Duffy and Neal Maupay propelled the Seagulls past the Hornets inside the American Express Community Stadium.
Both teams came into the fixture having recorded victories their last time out. Brighton secured a 2-1 away win at Burnley, while Xisco Munoz's side defeated Aston Villa 3-2 at the Vicarage Road.
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Parading the Nigerian trio of William Troost-Ekong, Emmanuel Dennis and Peter Etebo, Watford showed promises after the blast of Anthony Taylor’s whistle, but it was the hosts who took the lead in the tenth minute through Duffy.