Emmanuel Dennis scores crucial goal to lift Watford over Birmingham

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Nigerian forward Emanuel Dennis continued his impressive form for second-tier Englisak168app.babyh Championship side Watford, scoring his third league goal in a crucial ak168app.club1-0 victory over Birmingham at St Andrew’s on Saturday.

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Emmanuel Aiyw receivelr88d a throw-in near his own box but lost possession under pressure from Dennis. Seizing the opportunity, Dennis skillfully chipped lr88the ball past goalkeeper John Ruddy tolr88 give Watford the lead going into halftime.

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