Watford fires Nigel Pearson with 2 Premier League games left

Watford fired manr Nigel Pearson on Sunday with only two games remaining this season as team tries to stay in Premier League.

surprise move saw Watford anunce internal promotions with Hayden Mullins taking charge for remaining games, assisted by Graham Stack.

Pearson was hired in December until end of season. Hornets were bottom of table when he took over, and Pearson won seven of his 23 games.

Back-to-back wins over rwich and Newcastle gave Watford breathing over bottom three but Watford lost 3-1 at relegation rival West Ham on Friday, conceding three goals in first half.

Watford is immediately above drop zone and three points in front of Bournemouth, which lost 2-0 to Southampton on Sunday and has played a game more than Watford with an inferior goal difference.

Watford's remaining league games are at home to Manchester City on Tuesday and away to Arsenal next Sunday, when Bournemouth goes to Everton.

Pearson helped Leicester to escape relegation from Premier League in 2014-15. Leicester famously went on to win title in next season.