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HORNETS FAIL TO HIT THE TARGET

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The Football League Paper Team
6 September 2026

WATFORD head coach Alessio Dionisi bemoaned his side’s profligacy in their defeat at West Brom.
The Hornets had their chances to take at least a point – particularly in the second half – but couldn’t take them.
And the loss was their second in succession, with their winless run stretching to four games.
Dionisi said: “We deserved a draw, but if you don’t score, it’s impossible to win.
“We showed the right mentality but the result was negative.
“We played well, but we know it’s important for us to arrive in the b...

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