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'We can't let it dissuade us from our focus': Watford interim head coach Hayden Mullins says squad can't get distracted by Nigel Pearson's sudden sacking and must remain 'professional' as they battle to avoid relegation

Interim head coach Hayden Mullins has called on Watford's players to be 'professional' during the last two Premier League matches.

The 41-year-old under-23s boss has stepped up to replace Nigel Pearson after he left the club on Sunday and his first task is the visit of Manchester City on Tuesday.

Mullins said: 'One of the things we have had to deal with in the last couple of days is the manager leaving. However that has come about is something we can't let dissuade us from our focus.

Watford interim head coach Hayden Mullins has called for his players to be 'professional'

'Our focus are the last two games.