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Claudio Ranieri confirmed as Watford's new boss... with Italian taking charge of his FOURTH Premier League side after they ruthlessly sacked Xisco Munoz at the weekend

Claudio Ranieri has been confirmed as Watford's new manager.

On Sunday, the Italian emerged as a serious contender to take the reins at Vicarage Road after Xisco Munoz became the first managerial casualty in the Premier League this season.

The 69-year-old is now in charge of a Premier League club for the fourth time in his career, following previous stints in west London with Chelsea and Fulham either side of his historic spell at Leicester.

Claudio Ranieri has arrived at Watford's training ground ahead of becoming their new boss
The Italian is set to take over from Spaniard Xisco Munoz, who was sacked on Sunday

Claudio Ranieri has arrived at Watford's training ground to seal his deal to become their new manager ud83dudc1d pic.