Nigeria’s Dennis equals Premier League record
Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis became the first Watford player to score in three consecutive Premier League games since February 2017 on Wednesday night.
The 24-year-old scored Watford’s only goal in their 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Vicarage Road.
Dennis started for Claudio Ranieri’s team and cancelled out Mason Mount’s opener with his equaliser in the 43rd minute.
Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Dennis scored the only goal for Watford as they endured a home defeat against a strong Chelsea side last night pic.twitter.com/akKqC3QHQx
— African Folder (@africanfolder) December 2, 2021
The effort was Dennis’ sixth league goal so far as he continues to enjoy a fine debut campaign in England and becomes Watford’s leading goalscorer this season.
Emmanuel Dennis in the Premier League:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 1, 2021
👕 13 appearances
⚽️ 6 goals
🅰️ 5 assists
In terms of goals + assists, he’s second only to Mo Salah this season. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/fQ8qG8Vqfk
The last Watford player to score in three consecutive Premier League matches was club legend Troy Deeney in February 2017.
Dennis will now turn his attention to Sunday’s game when Watford host Manchester City in another Premier League home fixture.
