Watford claim third straight win in 2-1 win over Crystal Palace

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Aug 26 (Reuters) - Unfancied Watford continued their great start to the Premier League season with a third successive win when they beat visiting Crystal Palace 2-1 on Sunday.

It was the first time they had begun with three wins out of three in the top tier of English football, keeping them right up among the early pacemakers.

Etienne Capoue might have been sent off for an early foul on Wilfried Zaha, so Palace were aggrieved that he made the opening goal for Roberto Pereyra in the 53rd minute.

Defender Jose Holebas doubled the lead with what looked like an intended cross before Zaha reduced arrears 12 minutes from the end.

Watford celebrate after Jose Holebas had a stroke of luck in scoring their second goal against Crystal Palace. Michael Regan/Getty Images