Ighalo becomes highest EPL scorer in Watford history after brace on Saturday

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Image caption Watford striker Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo made Watford history on Saturday when he scored a brace against West Ham at Vicarage Road.

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The Nigeria international opened scoring in the 39th minute before grabbing his brace three minutes out of intermission.

With his second brace of the season, the Super Eagles striker became the highest scorer in Watford’s Premier League history with seven goals, overtaking Heidar Helguson and Hameur Bouazza, both on six goals.

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Ighalo, who scored one goal in each half, has now scored seven of Watford’s 10 league goals and assisted two.