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 14:23 · Nathan Jacobs]

HUDSTANBUL? 

[19 August 2018 14:29 · Nathan Jacobs]

How many assists is Ederson going to get this year with goal kicks like that?

The Brazilian has a wicked ability to swerve the ball and accuracy to pick out a man on the other side of the pitch. 

City seem to have everything. 

[19 August 2018 14:30 · Nathan Jacobs]

Chasing shadows much?

To be fair, the referee played a few advantages but we'll ignore them for the sake of this stat... 

[19 August 2018 14:33 · Nathan Jacobs]

Kick off: Burnley and Watford are back underway.

[19 August 2018 14:34 · Nathan Jacobs]

Abdelhamid Sabiri has been replaced by Laurent Depoitre for Huddersfield and we're back underway at the Etihad, too. 

[19 August 2018 14:35 · Nathan Jacobs]

City start on the front foot and a long range Laporte shot is blocked en route to goal by the back of Sergio Aguero. 

He does what he wants. 

[19 August 2018 14:36 · Nathan Jacobs]

GOAL! Burnley 1-2 Watford (DEENEY, 47) 

And what a goal it is! 

Doucoure slots in a wonderful ball into Troy Deeney who side foots it beyond Joe Hart. 

Another quick start to the half for the Hornets! 

[19 August 2018 14:37 · Nathan Jacobs]

GOAL! Manchester City 4-1 Huddersfield (DAVID SILVA, 48) 

And it's a quick start for the Blues as a sumptuous free-kick from City's midfield maestro found its way into the top corner beyond the hapless Ben Hamer. 

[19 August 2018 14:39 · Nathan Jacobs]

GOAL! Burnley 1-3 Watford (Hughes, 50) 

Crazy crazy start to the second half at Turf Moor as Burnley throw in is given away to Will Hughes who advances towards the Claret box before unleashing a rasping drive beyond the reach of Joe Hart. 

Wow. 

[19 August 2018 14:41 · Nathan Jacobs]

Back with City and they have resumed control following the fourth goal and they will be looking to add to their already comfortable lead. 

Hold on to your hats, folks.