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Watford stumbled but survived thanks to a startling September

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ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop discusses Walter Mazzarri's Watford departure.

Watford ensured they will enjoy a third consecutive season in the Premier League, but it was a difficult and often frustrating campaign that resulted in yet another head coach leaving Vicarage Road. Following Walter Mazzarri's dismissal, the Hornets are after their ninth manager in five years.

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A comprehensive and well-deserved home victory over Manchester United on Sept. 18 was a memorable moment for the Hornets' faithful. Mourinho's side featured Zlatan Ibrahimovic and world-record signing Paul Pogba, but they were no match for a determined and tenacious Watford, who triumphed against United for the first time in 30 years.