Watford 2 – 1 Norwich

Watford returned to winning ways under Slaven Bilic as they beat Norwich 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday night.

Imran Louza responded to an early penalty miss by giving the Hornets the lead at Vicarage Road, while Keinan Davis soon doubled their lead.

Josh Sargent then pulled one back for Norwich, but they could not get level as they missed the chance to go top of the table. They drop to third after Burnley won earlier in the day to move above them and Sheffield United to the summit.

For Bilic it was a much-needed win after back-to-back defeats, as Watford moved to 10th in the table.

Watford come out on top at Vicarage Road

Louza had the opportunity to give Watford the lead after 13 minutes when Ismaila Sarr was brought down in the box by Liam Gibbs, but Angus Gunn made a brilliant save low to his left to deny him from the penalty spot.

Gunn had no chance to keep him out on 18 minutes, however, as Louza struck on the volley after brilliant work from Sarr, driving the ball into the ground and across the goalkeeper to give Watford the lead.

Sarr was the instigator for Watford’s second, too. On 31 minutes his run and ball eventually found its way to Davis a few yards out, who took a touch and found the back of the net.

On the stroke of half-time Norwich found their way back into the game, as Kieran Dowell drove forward and found Sargent on the edge of the box, and he steered a low shot just inside Daniel Bachmann’s near post.

Norwich pushed for an equaliser in the second half and came extremely close to finding it on 55 minutes as the ball fell to Grant Hanley at a corner, but he could only rattle the crossbar from close range.

Man of the Match: Ismaila Sarr

Too good for the Championship. He didn’t get on the scoresheet, but he earned a penalty, got a brilliant assist and his work created Watford’s second. With him in the side the Hornets always have a chance.

What’s next?

Norwich are back in action on Tuesday night as they host Luton in a 7.45pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports Football Red Button and the Sky Sports app. Watford head to Millwall on Wednesday night in an 8pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports Football.