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Walter Mazzarri to leave Watford after poor run of Premier League form

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Watford boss Walter Mazzari believes league winners Chelsea were the most superior team this season.

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri will leave Vicarage Road after the final match of the season, the club have confirmed.

Chairman Scott Duxbury said in a statement: "After the Board discussed with Walter Mazzarri the club's future goals and aspirations, it was decided he will be stepping down from his position as the club's Head Coach after the final game of the 2016/17 season. We thank Walter and his staff for the contribution they have made to Watford Football Club over the past year.