Roy Hodgson has never been relegated as a Premier League manager but his unblemished record is in grave danger with Watford facing demotion to the Championship after their ninth successive home defeat. Hodgson always knew the odds were stacked against him after returning to the dugout to replace Claudio Ranieri in January but this heavy loss leaves them needing a miracle.
Everton’s win over Manchester United earlier in the day only heightened the pressure on Watford to end a dismal winless home run, stretching back to November, but there is no end in sight to their home sickness after another dispiriting defeat. Hodgson appeared resigned to his team’s fate, though he insisted the scoreline was harsh. Ultimately, an abject performance in both boxes resulted in a somewhat flattering margin of victory for Leeds.
