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Watford PROMOTED straight back to the Premier League at first time of asking as Sarr scores in 1-0 win over Millwall
WATFORD have joined Norwich by sealing promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
The Hornets needed to beat Millwall at Vicarage Road to secure their spot back in the big time.
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And it was club-record £40million signing Ismaila Sarr who ensured a top-two finish with a narrow 1-0 victory.
It looked to be plain sailing when the talented forward bagged from the spot in the 11th minute.
But the hosts couldn't build on their advantage with Xisco Munoz's side grinding out the victory.
Watford had the champagne on ice and wasted no time in celebrating their success on the pitch.
The players then launched Xisco into the air after his appointment in December sparked a remarkable run of form to seal promotion.
In his 24 games in charge, he has picked up 54 points - more than anyone else in the Championship.
The ecstatic boss told BBC Three Counties radio: "We are in the Premier League. We hope everyone enjoys it and stays safe. It's important the fans enjoy, it's a moment to enjoy.
"Everyone helped me, I have a big group behind me and it was an excellent run in the to the season.
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"I have been lucky with the players, we have a great connection, when everyone works with the same ideas and passion.
"It's nice when you have a good group all moving in the same direction."
Xisco was appointed on Boxing Day, replacing Vladimir Ivic who was axed with the club fifth in the league.
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Watford will be replaced in the Championship by Hull who ensured their promotion from League One with a 2-1 win over Lincoln.
Wycombe are all-but relegated after a 2-1 loss against Cardiff.
Elsewhere Swindon and Bristol Rovers were relegated to League Two.
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