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Valon Behrami claims Liverpool humiliation inspired Watford on to victory against Leicester City

Valon Behrami revealed Watford's victory against Leicester City on Saturday was inspired by the club's humbling loss at Liverpool.

The Hornets were comfortably beaten 6-1 at Anfield prior to the international break but fired back spectacularly at Vicarage Road.

They got off to the perfect start, going ahead within 32 seconds through Etienne Capoue.

Watford's Valon Behrami (right) challenges Leicester City'su00a0Demarai Gray on Saturday
Watford's Valon Behrami (right) challenges Leicester City's Demarai Gray on Saturday
Swiss midfielderu00a0Behrami goes up for a header with the Hornetsu00a0at Vicarage Road
Swiss midfielder Behrami goes up for a header with the Hornets at Vicarage Road

Roberto Pereyra went on to double the advantage in the 12th minute, and while Leicester dragged it back to 2-1, Watford held out.