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Watford was managed by Nigel Pearson in the 2019-2020 season. Pearson, a former Leicester City and Southampton manager, took over at Watford in December 2019, replacing Quique Sánchez Flores. Under Pearson's leadership, Watford finished 17th in the Premier League, narrowly avoiding relegation. Pearson was dismissed in July 2020, with Watford appointing Vladimir Ivić as his successor.