Watford 3 Rotherham 0: Misery continues for Millers at Watford

Kari Arnason's slip led to Rotherham United conceding the first goal in a 3-0 defeat at Watford Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

ROTHERHAM UNITED’S relegation fears increased after they were well-beaten at Vicarage Road by promotion-chasing Watford.

Odion Ighalo continued his superb run of scoring form with another two goals while strike partner Troy Deeney also netted as the Hornets remained six points behind leaders Derby.

Rotherham gifted Watford the lead in the 17th minute when Kari Arnason – under no pressure – slipped 25 yards from goal and Ighalo pounced immediately, rounding the stranded Adam Collin to stroke the ball home.

The Hornets would have doubled their lead by the 25th minute were it not for three fine saves from Collin, first from Almen Abdi and then efforts by Deeney and Joel Ekstrand.

The Millers then enjoyed pressure though and, from a corner, Craig Morgan forced a save from Heurelho Gomes.

Watford sealed the win within 11 minutes of the restart.

Collin could not hold a fierce free-kick from Daniel Tozser in the 54th minute, the ball finding Ekstrand who set up Deeney.

Two became three inside two minutes when Ighalo pounced on a rebound.

Watford: Gomes, Cathcart, Ekstrand, Angella, Hoban, Layun (Munari 68), Watson, Tozser, Abdi, Deeney (Forestieri 84), Ighalo (Vydra 75). Unused substitutes: Paredes, Pudil, Anya, Bond.

Rotherham United: Collin, Hunt, Morgan, Arnason, Fryers, Green, Smallwood, Milsom (Ward 65), Pringle, Sammon (Hammill 75), Derbyshire (Clarke-Harris 88). Unused substitutes: Loach, Broadfoot, Bowery, Richardson.

Referee: A Davies (Hampshire).