The Sky Blues Claim 6th Straight Win Over Watford
Table-toppers prolonged their remarkable winning streak with a decisive 3-1 result against a player-down the visiting side.
Quick Scores Establish the Stage
The Coventry manager's squad got off to a ideal start with Brandon Thomas-Asante and the midfielder scoring the back of the net within the first seven minutes.
Another Coventry attacker made it a 3-0 advantage just before half-time, while James Abankwah was sent off before the break.
Watford Score a Late Strike
A Watford player scored a spot-kick for the losing side, but it proved nothing more than a consolation strike.
Their keeper the keeper had earlier denied a golden chance for Rocco Vata, which could have changed the contest early on.
Lampard commented: “That was a tough game this afternoon because Watford are a quality side.”
Ipswich Bounce Back to Winning Form
Jack Clarke was introduced from the sideline to net the only goal in a one-nil win over the visitors.
The home side dominated the play but only broke the goalless draw in the closing stages thanks to the winger's fifth goal of the campaign.
West Brom thought they had equalized in injury time, but the header was disallowed for a foul in the box.
Stoke Snatch Close Win at Fratton Park
Hayden Matthews turned a unfortunate own strike to present Stoke a narrow win.
Portsmouth have now managed just one game since the end of last month.
Mark Robins said: “It was one of the most important wins we’ve secured this campaign.”
