Burnley vs Watford as it happened: Hornets find form away from home as Burnley continue to struggle

All the action from Turf Moor as it happened

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Will Hughes put the finishing touch to a rare away win for Watford, who ended a torrid run on the road by putting away Burnley 3-1 at Turf Moor.

Javi Gracia's side had not won in their previous 12 Premier League trips, losing 11 and failing to score in their previous eight.

But 13 proved a lucky number, with the Hornets twice taking the lead through Andre Gray and Troy Deeney before Hughes beat Joe Hart with a sweet strike from 20 yards.

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What time does it start?

Burnley vs Watford kicks off at 1:30PM (BST)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Highlights will be available at 10:30PM on BBC One.

It’s a big game for…

Aaron Lennon: The 31-year-old winger found it tough against Bertrand last weekend, but his finishing has been found wanting so far in the league and the Europa League. He has kept showing for the ball and has had chances, and Sean Dyche will hope he can rediscover his form soon.

Lennon has showed flashes of quality at Burnley (Getty Images)

Stat…

Three: Burnley have won three of the four Premier League fixtures between these two sides, including both fixtures last season. Watford’s sole victory came in February last calendar year.

Remember when…

The sides became acclimatised to playing each other in the ten-year period 2004-2014, playing each other 16 times in the Championship altogether. However, few games have seen as bizarre a goal, or rather own goal, than the one in February 2011 from Dale Bennett. The match was only eight minutes old when a goalkeeper Lee Grant attempted to clear a long ball, but succeeded only in kicking it against his defender to open the scoring. Burnley went on to win the game at Vicarage Road 3-1.

Player to watch…

Joe Hart: The former Manchester City goalkeeper made a string of fine saves in the second half to keep Southampton at bay, and with Tom Heaton and the injured Nick Pope as Sean Dyche’s other options as number one, the 31-year-old will know he cannot rest on his laurels. Two successive clean sheets would suggest that he is on his way to establishing himself as first choice though.

Joe Hart has been dropped by Dyche (Getty)

Past three-meetings…

• Watford 1 (Pereyra) Burnley 2 (Vokes, Cork), Premier League, April 2018
• Burnley 1 (Arfield) Watford 0, Premier League, December 2017
• Watford 2 (Deeney, Niang) Burnley 1 (Barnes pen), Premier League, February 2017

Form guide…

BURNLEY: D

WATFORD: W

Odds…

• Burnley to win: 11/8
• Watford to win: 12/5
• Draw: 41/20

Key Points

• Burnley have won three of their last four matches against Watford 
• Watford have not won at Turf Moor since a 3-2 victory in the second tier in April 2004
• This fixture will be Burnley's sixth competitive game in just 25 days

[19 August 2018 11:36 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of Sunday's Premier League action.

At 13.30 we will bring you all the latest from both Burnley vs Watford and Manchester City vs Huddersfield, before Brighton host Manchester United in the 16.00 kick-off.

Stick with us in the meantime for build-up and team news ahead of minute-by-minute coverage. 

[19 August 2018 13:01 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Time for team news! Let's start with Manchester City vs Huddersfield, at The Etihad.

[19 August 2018 13:01 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Manchester City:

[19 August 2018 13:02 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Huddersfield Town:

[19 August 2018 13:02 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

We also have team news from Turf Moor...

[19 August 2018 13:02 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Burnley:

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Watford:

[19 August 2018 13:08 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Just over 20 minutes until kick-off, which gives you just enough time to read this:

[19 August 2018 13:22 · Nathan Jacobs]

Huddersfield were the only team to stop Manchester City from scoring at the Etihad last season. 

They also conceded less against the Blues than any other side in the Prem. 

Can they repeat the feat this time around? 

[19 August 2018 13:28 · Nathan Jacobs]

Meanwhile, 30 miles north of Manchester, Burnley host Watford with both hoping to build on positive starts. 

The Clarets drew 0-0 with Southampton on the opening day and progressed to the final round of Europa League qualifiers on Thursday while Watford defeated Brighton 2-0 last Saturday. 

But, the Hornets have not won at Turf Moor since a 3-2 victory in the second tier in April 2004.

Can Javi Gracia's men change that record?