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Watford vs Luton Town: Moussa Sissoko’s given Hornets a buzz

Tom Cleverley has hailed evergreen midfielder Moussa Sissoko ahead of today’s derby day showdown at Vicarage Road between Watford and Luton Town.

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 February 2025

Sissoko is shining for boss Cleverley
By Chris Dunlavy

WATFORD v LUTON TOWN
Sunday February 23, kick-off 12pm

Tom Cleverley has hailed evergreen midfielder Moussa Sissoko ahead of today’s derby day showdown at Vicarage Road between Watford and Luton Town.
The former Tottenham and Newcastle man – who won 71 caps for France – returned to Watford last summer after two years in France with Nantes.
Questions were naturally raised about his motivation and durability at the age of 35, but Sissoko has answered them all and illustrated his importance to Cleverley’s side by scoring the only goal o...

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