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Claude Puel early favourite for Watford job following shock Nigel Pearson sacking

Southampton's manager Claude Puel, left, celebrates Shane Long's goal against Liverpool during their English League Cup semifinal 2nd leg soccer match at Anfield stadium in Liverpool [COURTESY]

Claude Puel is the early favourite to take over as Watford's next head coach in transit.

But the 13th managerial appointment in eight years at Vicarage Road will hinge on the Hornets surviving their tightrope to Premier League survival.

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