Villa were denied their fourth league win of the season, after Troy Deeney scored twice in injury time to five Watford an underserved 3-2 victory.
Eric Black’s side twice took the lead at Vicarage Road, first through Ciaran Clark and then after Jordan Ayew slotted past Gomes at the start of the second half, either side of Abdi’s fantastic free-kick for the home side.
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