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
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.
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.
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.
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
57 mins: United's defence is an absolute sideshow. The nervousness and anxiety in the backline is clear to see. Every player who receives the ball looks uncomfortable and Brighton will look to press more.
Anthony Martial is replaced by Maruoane Fellaini. Odd change.
62 mins: Pogba passes it into touch. No one near him. Sums them up.
68 mins: Jose Mourinho is very animated on the touchline complaining about the time Brighton are taking before goal kicks and set pieces.
Not much animated action going on on the pitch, though.
72 mins: United have retaken an element of control in this match over the last 10 or 15 minutes but the last pass is rushed and they do not look like breaching this Brighton defence again.
75 mins: CHANCE!
Well, it was half a chance anyway! Rashford swings a cross in which Lukaku just couldn't reach but the ball comes out to Pogba who unleashes a great shot which Ryan tips behind for corner on the stretch.
Quarter of an hour to go here and United just can't get anything going.
Brighton's rearguard holding firm and have won themselves some time with Mat Ryan receiving attention after clashing with his own defender.
85 mins: I'd like to report that United are throwing the kitchen sink at Brighton and making this a really exciting finish for neutrals and fans alike.
Alas, I cannot. United have barely breached the defence and I think it's fair to say that the South coast side are rather comfortable.
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