Watford fight back to sink Preston in seven-minute blitz

After a dreadful first half, Watford roared back with two goals in seven minutes to stun Preston.

Watford

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Preston

What happened. Watford overturned a poor first half to beat Preston 2-1, with goals from Edo Kayembe and Mamadou Doumbia in the second half. Callum Lang had given Preston an early lead.

• Preston suffered their fifth defeat in six league games.
• Lang scored his third goal in two games.
• Watford made three substitutions at half-time.

Watford's comeback keeps them competitive in the Championship, while Preston's slide continues.

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