Watford boss Javi Gracia believes that his side are this season what Leicester City were in the 2015-16 season. In the 2015-16 season, Leicester City scripted one of the biggest surprises in Premier League history by winning the league title.
This season, Watford have started unbelievably well by winning all of their matches so far. This also includes beating Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. Gracia was named the Premier League manager of the month.
Javi Gracia said, “We have started so well in the Premier League that we can be considered the new Leicester. I am not scared of the comparison between Leicester and Watford. I am always going to live with the same naturalness after winning four games in a row and after losing four. It is possible to lead the table after four games, although it will be a lot more different after 25.
Even if we played in Spain, it would be difficult. We have to enjoy and savour this moment because we have worked for it and earned it. I am very excited with the atmosphere we have now within the club, the team and the supporters. It is great. Watford is a team that has finally secured and cemented a place in the Premier League. Before it was going up and down the whole time: now it is here to stay.”
Following the end of the ongoing international break, Watford take on Manchester United at Vicarage Road next Saturday.
