Jordan Ayew got his tenure under new Swansea manager Carlos Carvalhal to an impressive start after helping the Swans to a dramatic 2-1 win at Vicarage Road against a Watford side that had Nigeria’s Isaac success left out of the matchday squad for the Premier League encounter on Saturday.
A lively start to the Premier League showdown saw Jordan Ayew strike the bar from 25 yards for the visitors before Andre Carrillo headed Watford in front with 11 minutes on the clock. Neither side seized control of the match in a disjointed second half and, as a nervous Watford side retreated with five minutes left, Swans substitute Oli McBurnie nodded down for Ayew to convert from close range.
With a minute left on the clock, Heurelho Gomes saved a powerful effort from Nathan Dyer but could only push it into the path of another Swansea substitute, Luciano Narsingh, who struck past the Brazilain to spark ecstatic celebrations in the away stand.
A fourth win from 21 Premier League games this season sees Ayew and his team-mates overtake West Bromwich Albion who are now at the foot of the table, and moves them within two points of safety.
A fifth defeat from six league matches for Isaac Success’ Watford sees them stay in 10th place.