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Tyson Fury inspired Liverpool knockout, says Watford skipper Deeney

Watford captain Troy Deeney says his side took inspiration from Tyson Fury ahead of their shock 3-0 defeat of Liverpool on Friday.

Fury upset Deontay Wilder in a heavyweight clash the previous weekend with an aggressive display that forced the American fighter’s camp to throw in the towel.

The relegation-haunted Hornets saw off the previously undefeated Reds at Vicarage Road with a ruthless attacking display inspired by the boxer, but Deeney admitted they were helped by an uncharacteristically meek display by the presumptive Premier League champions.

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"We took heed off Tyson Fury,” Deeney told the press after the match.