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Watford end of season review: Walter Mazzarri avoided relegation but it has been a season to forget

Watford achieved their minimum aim for the season by staying up, but Walter Mazzarri lost the dressing room and his job in the process.

The Hornets looked set for a top half finish before a run of six successive defeats saw them end just one place above the relegation zone.

Here Sportsmail look back on a successful yet mediocre season...

Watford's players have a breather after ending the season with a 5-0 loss by Manchester City
Watford's players have a breather after ending the season with a 5-0 loss by Manchester City

So, how did it go?

Mission accomplished. Avoiding relegation was always the be all and end all for Watford.