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The 52-year-old Spaniard, who was Watford's head coach between 2018 and 2019, looks set to become Jesse Marsch's successor at Elland Road.

Gracia looks set to be in charge in time for Saturday’s crunch game with Southampton at Elland Road on Saturday. His expected appointment will end a lengthy search for Marsch’s replacement, with the club having been linked with Andoni Iraola, Arne Slot and Alfred Schreuder. Marsch was sacked earlier this month after a defeat at Nottingham Forest, with under-21s manager Michael Skubala placed in interim charge for the last three games.

Watford end a five-game winless run and go fifth in the Championship with victory over West Bromwich Albion.

Attempt blocked. Britt Assombalonga (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Darnell Furlong with a cross. Post update We didn't protect enough the goals that we were scoring, and that's why, for me, at the end we lost the game." "The team played with more personality in the second half and tried to attack more. We didn't create any attacks how we wanted to attack and we were not aggressive enough in defence. They tried to press but we came out of it and were creating spaces everywhere. - Home18 - Shots - Away44% - Home56%

A Ken Sema brace inspired Watford to a dramatic victory over fellow Sky Bet Championship play-off hopefuls West Bromwich Albion, with the teams' breathless ...

The momentum swung back in the Baggies’ favour moments later, with Wallace making the most of a defensive mix-up to fire home and make it 2-2, and although Sema then looked to have restored the Hornets’ lead after reacting quickest to a Griffiths parry, the goal was ruled out for offside. The end-to-end nature of the game typically presented Watford with another chance before long however, and this time Sarr made no mistake in the 66th minute, the Senegal international smashing in his ninth of the season in the follow-up to a Koné mishit. A marauding run from Mario Gaspar down the right eventually saw the Spaniard find Davis in the 18-yard box, with the forward’s effort being denied by a combination of Furlong and goalkeeper Josh Griffiths only for Sema to bundle in at the back post for 1-0.

Ismaïla Sarr was also on target for Watford on a night when Conor Townsend and Jed Wallace were the scorers for Albion, who remain 10th. “It's nice when ...

“We wasted the first 45 minutes when we didn’t play,” he said. Corberán lamented his side’s failure to get a grip on the game in the first half. Molumby appeared to have been pushed over from the corner that followed but the substitute still managed to get the ball to Townsend to flick home from close range. The only thing that wasn’t good in the first half was the result – we should have been 2-0 up. Carlos Corberán made a double change at the break, with Jayson Molumby and Grady Diangana replacing Nathaniel Chalobah and Albrighton, and a goal was coming for the visitors. Watford opened the scoring with their first attack of note in the 23rd minute.

Ken Sema scored twice - including a heavily-deflected winner - as Watford beat West Brom 3-2 to move back into the Championship play-off spots.

His next attempt put Watford back ahead, in the 66th minute. The Senegal forward immediately slipped Davis in for an unchallenged shot that Griffiths did well to parry. Hamza Choudhury's pass played Mario Gaspar in on the right side of the box and his cross was seized upon by Keinan Davis. Luck deserted Albion in the 78th minute, however, when a Sema shot took a huge deflection off Erik Pieters to fox Griffiths and earn the Hornets their first win in six games. Ismaila Sarr looked to have made the decisive contribution with a fine finish into the corner Ismaila Sarr was also on target for Watford on a night when Conor Townsend and Jed Wallace were the scorers for Albion, who remain 10th.

Javi Gracia is set to be offered the Leeds job, talkSPORT understands.The Premier League club hope that the former Watford boss will be in the dugout.

Following their 1-0 loss to Everton on Saturday, Leeds sit second from bottom in the Premier League, two points from safety and at risk of returning to the Championship following their promotion in 2020. However, after avoiding the drop zone in 2018/19, Gracia was sacked by the club just one month into the following season, leaving his side bottom of the Premier League with just one point from their first four league matches. The Premier League club hope that the former Watford boss will be in the dugout for their crunch clash with Southampton this weekend.

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and West Brom at Vicarage Road.

"We didn't show the identity and behaviours that we wanted to show. We showed a level of fragility which didn't allow us more reward from the game." "They changed the shape a little bit at half-time, and we reacted by putting another man in the midfield. "It's a game to take a lot of conclusions from. "It was a game we had to win - and we did, so I'm happy. "It was a very nervy game, we played against a direct opponent, and we started really well.

Spaniard Gracia, 52, took Watford to the FA Cup final in 2019, before managing Valencia and Al Sadd in Qatar. Leeds are 19th in the Premier League and face ...

[1-0 defeat](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64607246) by fellow strugglers Everton. [everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57755471)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything Leeds - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/leeds-united) [Latest Leeds United news, analysis and fan views](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/leeds-united) [Get Whites news notifications](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62226522) [Listen to the latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0cyjxht) Having been appointed in January 2018, he led the Hornets to an 11th-place finish in the Premier League and a first FA Cup final in 35 years in his only full season in charge. Former Watford boss Javi Gracia is set to be named the manager of Leeds United, ending the club's search for Jesse Marsch's successor. [Leeds United](/sport/football/teams/leeds-united)

Javi Gracia managed Watford from January 2018 to September 2019Former Watford boss Javi Gracia is set to be named the manager of Leeds United, ...

- Our coverage of Leeds United is bigger and better than ever before - here's everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a momentEverything Leeds - go straight to all the best content Gracia was sacked by Watford in September 2019 after a poor start to the season. Former Watford boss Javi Gracia is set to be named the manager of Leeds United, ending the club's search for Jesse Marsch's successor.

KEN SEMA won last night's match for Watford with his two goals, and then fans' hearts with his post-match interview.The Swede bagged either side of Is.

"For sure, my second goal was on target! In his interview, Sema went on to describe his goals, saying: "[Keinan Davis] had a shot on target with the goalkeeper and I was there. Can't say I know too much about Sema, but he now has a warm place in my heart and I'll be looking out for him to see how he's playing. Doing that in a second or third language is just amazing." "It was great to celebrate in front of the supporters. Scoring today and getting the win feels brilliant."

Javi Gracia kept Watford in the Premier League during the 2018-19 season and led them to the FA Cup final; The 52-year-old left Qatari side Al Sadd last ...

April 29 - Bournemouth (A), Premier League April 1 - Arsenal (A), Premier League They are qualities Leeds will need if they are to stay in the Premier League this season. March 4 - Chelsea (H), Premier League Decision-making at boardroom level is linked to the planned sale of the club by chairman Andrea Radrizzani to minority shareholders 49ers Enterprises. It remains to be seen whether Gracia will get the chance to oversee a full season in charge of Leeds.

Javi Gracia, the former manager of Watford, is set to be appointed as Leeds United's new head coach.

Jesse [Marsch](/topic/marsch)was fired on February 6, but the Leeds United have had trouble finding a suitable replacement, according to a [BBC](/topic/bbc)report. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. In his only full season in command after being hired in January 2018, he guided the Hornets to an 11th-place Premier League finish and their first FA Cup final in 35 years. Watford fired Gracia in September 2019 following a poor start to the year. In the Premier League, Leeds is now in 19th place and will play Southampton on Saturday.

Javi Gracia has been appointed as Leeds Uniteds head coach following Jesse Marschs exit; club initially targeted Andoni Iraola, Arne Slot and others but ...

"My mission as a manager is to get the best out of the players that I have, and you have to adapt to do that," he told Sky Sports. Bielsa arrived in the summer of 2018, with a full pre-season to prepare and a remit to rebuild from top to bottom. He is entering a fire fight mid-season and he will need to make the most of what he's got. "The lads have bought into his ideas and he puts them across really well. Four years on, this group of Leeds players may soon feel the same. It remains to be seen whether Gracia will get the chance to oversee a full season in charge of Leeds. Like Leeds this season, the Hornets ranked highly among Premier League sides in 2018/19 in terms of high turnovers and possessions won in the final third. "So, I think you have to be flexible and see what characteristics your players have. They are qualities Leeds will need if they are to stay in the Premier League this season. Watford survived, finishing the 2017/18 campaign eight points clear of the drop zone in 14th, and Gracia built from there. Watford feared they may be sliding towards that same fate when he took over in January 2018 amid the turbulence of Everton's failed approach for Marco Silva, but Gracia steadied things. Even by the standards of the club's Pozzo owners, it was ruthless.

Watford's thrilling 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion capped off the club's annual Trust Awareness Matchday in style.

There will once again be three routes to choose from in a charity walk built so that everyone in the community can take part. Last year this event was held for the first time in partnership with Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) UK. During the night there will be the first-ever Trust Champions awards - recognising some amazing local people who have benefited from Trust projects, activities and events. The brochure will include the annual Social Impact Report - a document created to show stakeholders how their support has helped, as well as attract new partners. See the events coming up this year below… By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies

Leeds United have agreed terms to appoint former Valencia and Watford head coach Javi Gracia as their new manager on a 'flexible contract' to replace Jesse ...

6 after a poor run of form left the club in a relegation battle. "Leeds United are delighted to announce the club have agreed terms with Javi Gracia to become men's first team head coach, subject to obtaining a work permit," a club statement read. Feb 21 (Reuters) - Leeds United have agreed terms to appoint former Valencia and Watford head coach Javi Gracia as their new manager on a 'flexible contract' to replace Jesse Marsch, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Leeds have been embroiled in a long search for their next manager following the sacking of Jesse Marsch earlier this month and have now turned to former ...

[Marco Silva](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marco-silva). The match will signal Gracia’s first return to England following a spell in charge of [Watford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/watford-fc). Whilst Leeds were searching for a new manager, under-21 boss Michael Skubala was handed responsibility by owner Andrea Radrizzani. Ex-Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder was also touted to be taking over but quickly fell out of contention. [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) head coach [Xavi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/xavi-hernandez). "The experienced 52-year-old has agreed a flexible contract at Elland Road. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc), whilst they also were downed by [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) in their most recent outing. Over two weeks after making the decision to make a change, Leeds have finally found his successor. Leeds currently sit 19th but just two points from safety. [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. [Share your thoughts in the comments below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-leeds-appoint-javi-gracia-29270558#comments-section) [Leeds United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc) have confirmed the appointment of former [Watford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/watford-fc) manager [Javi Gracia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/javi-gracia) as their search for a new boss finally comes to an end.

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