Nigel Pearson last managed in the Premier League at Leicester City but was sacked in May 2015Watford are expected to name Nigel Pearson as their new manager following the sacking of Quique Sanchez Flores. Former Leicester City boss Pearson, 56, would become the Hornets' third manager this season and is expected to sign a short-term deal until the end of the season. Pearson last managed in the Premier League at Leicester but was sacked in May 2015 and replaced by Claudio Ranieri, with the Foxes winning the Premier League title the following season. Watford under-23 coach Hayden Mullins took charge for the defeat at Leicester City on Wednesday. After sacking Sanchez Flores the club said a replacement would be appointed "imminently".

Source: BBC December 06, 2019 13:08 UTC